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RNZ News
03-07-2025
- RNZ News
Mental health minister Matt Doocey briefed on death of Auckland baby
A police investigator looks closely at a set of bins on Renall St, Auckland. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro The Minister for Mental Health has been briefed on the death of a baby found in a wheelie bin in Auckland. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains between 24 June and 30 June. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street, Freemans Bay on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for mental health minister Matt Doocey confirmed to RNZ his office had been made aware of the case under the "no surprises policy". "The Minister acknowledges this tragedy, and his thoughts are with all involved," the spokesperson said. Doocey was unable to comment further at this time. Health New Zealand (HNZ) acting northern region deputy chief executive Mike Shepherd said in a statement HNZ would not be commenting on the specifics of the case for privacy reasons. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains between 24 June and 30 June. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi "We acknowledge this very sad situation and offer our sympathies to the whānau and community," he said. "We can say that HNZ routinely reviews the care it provides when any serious event occurs." An Oranga Tamariki spokesperson said as the matter was before the courts and subject to an active police investigation, they were unable to comment. A spokesperson for the Minister for Children Karen Chhour said it would be inappropriate to comment at this time. On Thursday, Detective Inspector Scott Beard said a post-mortem examination was carried out on the baby on Wednesday, the results of which are still pending. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a rubbish bin on Tuesday night. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police were still investigating at the property on Renall Street. "Our enquiries remain ongoing and it will take some time for a thorough investigation to be completed," Beard said. "We are continuing to ask for those in the community that might have information or CCTV footage that could assist us to get in touch." The woman is due to appear on 31 July and enter a plea. Until then, she has been voluntarily remanded in custody and given interim name suppression. Beard earlier said the case was a "tragedy for everyone concerned". "There is a person's wellbeing to consider here alongside the investigation, so we will ensure the woman gets the support she needs." Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, is asked to make a report via 105, using the file number 250630/9878 and quote 'Operation Yarrow'. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
03-07-2025
- RNZ News
Woman charged after baby found in bin gets interim name suppression
Cordons around Renall Street on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman charged after the body of a baby was found in Auckland has been excused from appearing in court. The 32-year-old woman is charged with interfering with human remains. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street, Freemans Bay. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, said a post-mortem examination was completed on Wednesday and results were still pending. Cordons around Renall Street have since been stood down, and police were still carrying out enquiries at a specific property on the street. The woman was unable to appear in court on Thursday due to health issues. She was now due to appear on 31 July and enter a plea. Until then she has been voluntarily remanded in custody, and given interim name suppression. Earlier, Beard had said the scheduled appearance on Thursday was expected to be via audio-visual link."We are conscious that this is a very delicate situation, and we are ensuring there is support in place for the woman," he said. "Our enquiries remain ongoing and it will take some time for a thorough investigation to be completed." They were continuing to ask for anyone with information or CCTV footage that could help the investigation to get in touch.
RNZ News
02-07-2025
- RNZ News
Woman to appear in court after baby found in bin
Cordons around Renall Street on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi A woman is to appear in court after police found the body of a newborn baby in a bin in central Auckland. The 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains. Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street, Freemans Bay. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, said a post-mortem examination was completed on Wednesday and results are still pending. "At this stage we have charged the woman with interfering with human remains, and she is due to appear in the Auckland District Court," he said. "We believe this appearance will be via audio-visual link. "We are conscious that this is a very delicate situation, and we are ensuring there is support in place for the woman." Beard said. Cordons around Renall Street have since been stood down, and police were still carrying out enquiries at a specific property on the street. "Our enquiries remain ongoing and it will take some time for a thorough investigation to be completed," Beard said. They were continuing to ask for anyone with information or CCTV footage that could help the investigation to get in touch.
RNZ News
02-07-2025
- RNZ News
'Pretty scary scene': Ponsonby residents shocked by homicide investigation
In the Auckland suburb of Freeman's Bay, residents say they are shocked to hear a homicide has happened in their typically tranquil neighbourhood. A body was found at a Renall St house by police at 10pm Tuesday night. Liam Fitzsimons, who was working from home near the scene on Renall Street off Ponsonby Road, told RNZ police were not giving neighbours any details about what happened. "I had a nosey this morning. I have no idea what's going on; they're not telling us anything. "It definitely hits close to home with it being the street across. "It's crazy what's happening. Ponsonby is supposed to be a safe place." Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Marcelo Camargo from the store Triumph & Disaster said when he arrived at work early Wednesday morning, Renall Street was blocked off. "I found out what's happening from the news. The cops haven't said anything, which is understandable, but it's a pretty scary scene." Police are focusing attention on a set of wheelie bins on Renall St. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro Lauren Marrion, who also worked in the area, said she Googled what happened after seeing the "commotion". "Generally, it's quiet, peaceful, and chill here; it's Ponsonby, so it's very unexpected." A person is in custody and police are not looking for anyone else in connection at this stage. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
01-07-2025
- RNZ News
Body found in Freeman's Bay, homicide investigation launched
A scene examination was being carried out at a Renall Street property. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A homicide investigation is under way after a body was found in Freeman's Bay. Auckland City Detective Inspector Scott Beard says police discovered the deceased on Renall St around 10pm. "Police are continuing to gather information from the scene and enquires into the exact circumstances surrounding what has occurred are ongoing." A person is in custody and police are not looking for anyone else in connection at this stage. Detective Inspector Beard said a scene examination was under way at the address and there will be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues. Police at Renall Street, Freeman's Bay, after a body was found. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi "Members of the public can be assured there is no risk to public safety." A post-mortem will be carried out in due course. Part of the street area was cordoned off on Wednesday morning. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Anyone with information that could assist the investigation, is asked to make a report via 105, using the file number 250630/9878 and quote 'Operation Yarrow'. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
