28 Apr 2020

Death of baby in Whāngarei referred to coroner

4:40 pm on 28 April 2020

The death of a five-month-old baby in Whangarei has been referred to a coroner, following a post-mortem today.

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Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

The death of a five-month-old baby in Whangarei has been referred to a coroner, following a post-mortem today.

Paramedics called the police yesterday morning after the baby was found unresponsive at an address in the suburb of Kensington.

A spokesperson says the infant died despite the efforts of staff at the scene.

Police had been called to the property the previous evening.