A child's unexplained death is now the centre of a police investigation in Palmerston North.
Authorities in Manawatu are looking into the circumstances behind the youngster's death on Monday night.
A police statement said the child - whose age has not been given - was admitted to Palmerston North Hospital some time on June 1, Queen's Birthday.
Police said the child died that night.
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