Oranga Tamariki has confirmed a boy found dead in Wairoa has died while in its care.
Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
Police had earlier said the seven-year-old died on Sunday.
He had been found unresponsive at his home address, and despite efforts to revive him, was pronounced dead at Wairoa Hospital.
Dee McManus Emery, of Oranga Tamariki, said the boy was in the agency's care at the time, living with approved caregivers.
Police enquiries are continuing.
