As stated by Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews of Auckland City District Police:
A woman is assisting Police with enquiries after the discovery of the body of a newborn baby in Albert Park early this morning.
Police were called to the scene about 7am after a park worker discovered the infant.
Sadly, when examined, there were no signs of life.
A scene examination is now underway, and Police are speaking to a woman believed to be the baby's mother.
A post-mortem examination will also be carried out in the coming days.
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