“Her mum remains by her side, while the rest of the family is distraught and urgently needs tautoko [support]. “Layla-Mae is a beloved daughter, sister, mokopuna, and niece, deeply cherished by her whānau and wider whānau. “Their precious Laylah-Mae was involved in a serious drowning incident and is now fighting for her life in hospital. A police spokeswoman confirmed officers were called to the Wairarapa address about 2.30pm on Wednesday to reports of a drowning. “One person was injured and taken to hospital, but is now stable,” she said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 08, 2026 04:12 UTC