Police have named a toddler who died of critical injuries suffered at a house in Gisborne last month.
Nineteen-month-old Casino Ataria Wharehinga died in Starship hospital on January 10.
Police are continuing to investigate her death and have launched a homicide probe.
Police say she suffered critical injuries at an address Te Hapara, Gisborne.
"This is a tragic start to 2022 – I would encourage anyone with information, even if they think it might not be relevant, to please come forward," detective senior sergeant Sally Patrick said.