Freemans Bay newborn death case

The story so far

Police launched a homicide investigation after a newborn baby's body was found in a wheelie bin on Renall Street in Freemans Bay, Auckland, around 10pm on Tuesday 1 July 2025.^{2 Jul 2025} A 32-year-old woman was charged with interfering with human remains, with the offence stated as occurring between 24 and 30 June.^{3 Jul 2025} Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the case.^{2 Jul 2025} The Minister for Mental Health was briefed on the death.^{3 Jul 2025}

What's next

Police are awaiting further pathology results to establish the cause of death.^{26 Aug 2025}

Key moments

1. 2 Jul 2025Newborn's body found in wheelie bin on Renall Street; homicide investigation launched.
2. 3 Jul 202532-year-old woman charged with interfering with human remains.
3. 3 Jul 2025Minister for Mental Health briefed on the death.
4. 31 Jul 2025Woman appears in court charged with interfering with human remains.
5. 26 Aug 2025Cause of death still unknown; police await pathology results.

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