A teenager accused of snatching a toddler from his bed in Rotorua has appeared briefly in court via video link.
An 18-month-old was reported missing at 2am on Tuesday but was found unharmed about six hours later. An arrest was made later in the day.
The teenager is charged with carrying off the 18-month-old without his consent with intent to cause him to be confined.
He was granted interim name suppression to allow for a psychiatric report to be carried out, and was remanded in custody to reappear in court next month.
He faces a maximum of 14 years jail.
The child's family were there for the appearance.
Newshub.
