A man has been charged with assault relating to the death of a 2-year-old Hawera girl who died last week.
The toddler died on Friday in Hawera, Taranaki police said.
Police charged the 27-year-old with assault and remanded him in custody to appear in the Hawera District Court today.
Inquiries continue and further charges are likely, police said.
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