Sunday Feature: The police investigation into baby girl found dead at recycling station

October 3, 2021

When the body of a baby girl was discovered at a recycling station in mid-August, the nation was saddened and shocked. (Source: Other)

When the body of a deceased baby girl was discovered at an Auckland recycling station in mid-August, Kiwis were saddened and shocked.

What leads a mother to abandon her newborn in such a tragic and desperate way?

And was it neonaticide – a rare but internationally known phenomenon of murdering a child within 24 hours of birth?

Watch the Sunday report above for an exclusive insight into the investigation as police work to identify the baby, and her mother.

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