Woman charged after newborn baby's body found in Auckland wheelie bin
Thursday 3 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Auckland District Court
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains after a newborn baby's body was discovered in a wheelie bin on Renall Street in Freemans Bay. Police launched a homicide investigation on Tuesday night following the discovery. The woman has been excused from appearing in court.
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