A young 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 to the manslaughter of Maree Kiwana-Makanihi Takuira-Mita Ngahere early last year.
Ngahere was initially charged with murder, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in the High Curt at Whangārei on Thursday.
Police launched a homicide investigation after a post mortem report indicated the baby suffered a brain injury and bleeding to her brain at her Kaitaia home.
There was also severe bruising on one arm and thigh.