Wellington Inquest Examines Baby Manuia’s Death

WARNING: This story contains details of violence against young children, which some readers may find distressing. Seven years ago, a 16-week-old baby girl named Manuia was killed by her father in Wellington, leading to his conviction for manslaughter; a coroner is now evaluating potential changes to prevent similar tragedies amid the parents’ troubled life marked by substance abuse and unemployment.

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