A police investigator looks closely at a set of bins on Renall St. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro
A baby's body was found in a bin in Auckland overnight, sparking a homicide investigation, RNZ can reveal.
Auckland City Detective Inspector Scott Beard said the newborn baby was found in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall St around 10pm.
"A woman is in custody and police are speaking with her to establish the circumstances around what has occurred."
Police is not looking for anyone else in connection with the matter.
Renall St, Freman's Bay. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
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"This is a tragedy for everyone concerned and there is a person's wellbeing to consider here alongside the investigation, so we will ensure the woman gets the support she needs.
"Police acknowledge this will understandably be quite confronting information for the community to grapple with."
A post-mortem is ongoing today to determine the next steps in the investigation.
Police at Renall Street, Freeman's Bay, after a body was found. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
"The result is not yet known, and police will provide further updates as the investigation allows," Beard said.
"We would ask the public to avoid speculation given what has occurred and allow investigators to carry out their work."
Police will be carrying out an area canvass as part of the investigation.
Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi
"We will be seeking CCTV from residents in the street and also searching other wheelie bins in order to secure any additional evidence that may be relevant to the investigation."
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 crimestoppers-nz.org.
