The Coroner is looking into the tragic case of a nine-year-old girl, who died after harming herself at school this week.

It's believed to be one of the youngest self-inflicted deaths ever seen in New Zealand.

Today's Sunday Star Times reports she was found at Somerset Crescent School in Palmerston North, and flown to Starship Hospital.

Specialist help has been brought in to the school to explain what's happened to her friends.

Where to get help:
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youth services: (06) 3555 906
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (4pm to 6pm weekdays)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)
• The Word
• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
• CASPER Suicide Prevention
If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.