Northland Police investigating the unexplained historic death of a child in Kaikohe have today arrested and charged two people with neglect.
Four-year-old Alestra Kepa-Hati died in October 2015 and Police have continued to investigate her death.
Detective Sergeant Natalie Syddall, Northland CIB, says Police have now arrested a man and woman in relation to the ongoing investigation.
"Today we arrested a 60-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, who have both been charged with four counts of neglect of a child under 18.
"Three of those charges relate to Alestra and one to another child."
Detective Sergeant Syddall says Police have been working hard gathering information about the circumstances leading up to Alestra's death.
Alestra suffered a broken arm, broken pelvis and two separate head injuries in the weeks leading up to her passing.
"The death of a child is a tragic and distressing incident for all involved.
"We would like to thank those members of the community who have come forward and provided information so far."
The pair will appear in Kaikohe District Court tomorrow.
As the matter is now before the Court, Police are limited in providing further detail.
