A three-year-old boy who died after being admitted to Taupo with critical injuries can now be identified as Moko Sayviah Rangitoheriri.
Police are also able to confirm that a 26-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man from Taupo have been charged with assault on a child and will appear at Rotorua District Court today.
The investigation into how Moko died is ongoing. A post mortem examination began yesterday in Auckland and will continue today; as will the forensic examination of a property on Marshall Avenue, Taupo.
No further comment can be provided until more is known about the circumstances of Moko's death.
In the meantime anyone who has any information they feel may be relevant to the police investigation is asked to contact Taupo Police on 07 378 6060. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.
