Cause of death unknown for baby found in Auckland wheelie bin

NZ HeraldStuffTuesday 26 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Police are still working to determine how a newborn baby died after being found in a wheelie bin on Renall Street in Freemans Bay. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains. The investigation continues as authorities await further pathology results.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 26 Aug 2025, 11:58am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Freemans Bay wheelie bin baby death: Police remain uncertain of cause of death post-autopsy (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Newborn’s cause of death remains unknown after autopsy (opens in new tab)