A man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a four-week-old baby in Kaitaia.
Acting Detective Inspector Lloyd Schmid, Northland CIB announced a 22-year-old man was charged with Maree Takuira Mita Ngahere's murder this afternoon.
The man is due to appear in the Kaitaia District Court tomorrow and the man also faces a charge of assault on a child in relation to a separate matter.
Maree died on February 19, police reporting her death was not accidental.
Results from a post-mortem indicated she suffered a brain injury and bleeding to her brain. There was also severe bruising on one arm and thigh.
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Oh my god, how could anyone do that? A 4 week old baby is a fragile wee thing, barely a scrap of skin. Treating a tiny baby so roughly she has a serious brain injury is unforgivable. Ask any 4 year old and they'll tell you that you must be gentle with little babies. If a kindy kid knows it there's no way for an adult to claim ignorance. This man knew full well what he was doing. He was callous and cruel. What a vile creature. He needs locking up for the rest of his life. If other prisoners find out what he's done I think prison life will be a nightmare. Good, I'm glad.