Carla Probst, pictured in the Queen Mary maternity wing of Dunedin Hospital yesterday, welcomed her son Charlie into the world on New Year’s Day. Once they arrived at the Queen Mary maternity wing in Dunedin, Ms Probst said the staff were "absolutely lovely". Charlie Probst was born about 6.50am yesterday, weighing 3.9kg (8lb 9oz). The whole sequence of events was still a bit of a blur for Ms Probst, as Charlie arrived a couple of days earlier than expected. He was "super excited" about the prospect of a new brother, Ms Probst said, although he was also "a little bit jealous I got to fly in a helicopter".

Source: Otago Daily Times January 01, 2026 17:28 UTC