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A baby was found unattended in a hot car in Rotorua, prompting emergency response and sparking child safety concerns.
A 12- to 18-month-old baby was found unattended in a car on Eruera Street in Rotorua on December 30, 2025, prompting emergency services to respond.
A witness initially mistook the child for a doll, then alerted 111 after realizing it was a real baby.
Emergency crews arrived within minutes, found the child asleep and sweaty, assessed them as in minor condition, and provided treatment on scene before releasing them.
The mother was located shortly after.
Police spoke with her and filed a report with Oranga Tamariki, but no charges were pursued.
The incident has sparked concern over child safety in vehicles and highlighted perceived legal gaps between protections for children and animals left in hot cars.
Un bebé fue encontrado desatendido en un auto caliente en Rotorua, lo que provocó una respuesta de emergencia y generó preocupaciones sobre la seguridad infantil.