Minister briefed on death of baby found in Auckland bin

Thursday 3 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 3 Jul 2025, 6:21pm

In this story Health New Zealand, Matt Doocey

The Minister for Mental Health has been briefed following the discovery of a newborn baby's body in a wheelie bin in Auckland. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains between 24 and 30 June.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 3 Jul 2025, 5:23pm

   Minister briefed on death of baby found in bin (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 3 Jul 2025, 6:21pm

   Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey briefed on death of Auckland baby (opens in new tab)

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