A Northland dad has admitted causing the death of his 4-week-old daughter.
Jahcey Ngahere, 23, entered a plea of guilty in the High Court at Whangārei this week to the manslaughter of Maree Kiwana-Makanihi Takuira-Mita Ngahere early last year.
Police launched a homicide investigation after a post mortem report indicated the baby suffered a brain injury and bleeding to her brain. There was also severe bruising on one arm and thigh.
Ngahere was granted interim name suppression when he appeared in Kaitaia District Court in June last year, and was initially charged with the murder of Maree in Kaitaia on February 19.
About 20 people sat in silence in the public gallery during the man's appearance in court back then.