Homicide investigation launched after death of baby

As stated by Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor, Waitematā Police:

Police can confirm the 10-month-old baby boy brought in to Starship Hospital on Wednesday evening has died.

Sadly, the child passed away in hospital yesterday evening. A post-mortem is taking place today.

As such, the investigation has now been upgraded to a homicide inquiry.

Police inquiries are continuing, and any further updates will be provided when able.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.