A baby has died after a fire at a property in South Taranaki early today.
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ investigators are at the property and a scene examination is underway in the village of Normanby.
“We are working hard to establish the circumstances that have led to this tragic incident,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Louise Prendergast said, who confirmed an infant had died.
“Support is being offered to those involved. We know that the community will be shocked and saddened by this incident.”