The death of a Christchurch toddler found inside a washing machine is being treated as unexplained.
Emergency services rushed to the house in Hoon Hay at around 5pm on Friday where the toddler was found. She was transported to hospital but died the following day.
While police originally said her death was not suspicious, Deputy Chief Coroner Anna Tuttonn said in a minute on Wednesday she had been advised the death was being investigated as unexplained. The police investigation into [the child s] death is at a very early stage. The investigation will include consideration and determination as to whether the death was suspicious or accidental, the coroner said.