Kaikohe toddler death case

The story so far

A post-mortem was carried out, and police were awaiting results to determine the circumstances of the death.^{23 May 2025} Hundreds of people marched through Kaikohe on 1 June to honour the toddler.^{2 Jun 2025}

Latest

A 31-year-old woman has been charged with neglect and fraud offences, the second person charged in the case.^{26 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 22 May 2025Three-year-old girl found unresponsive at Kaikohe home; died at scene.
2. 25 May 202545-year-old man charged with murder of the three-year-old girl.
3. 26 May 2025Man also charged with assaulting a child in April.
4. 2 Jun 2025Hundreds join hīkoi through Kaikohe to honour the toddler.
5. 11 Jun 2025Man pleads not guilty to murder and assault in High Court.
6. 26 Jun 202531-year-old woman charged with neglect and fraud offences.

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