A baby born on a flight from Apia in Samoa to Auckland and left in the aircraft toilet cubicle will be placed in the temporary custody of Child Youth and Family.
The woman underwent surgery at Middlemore Hospital after what the police say was a difficult and complicated birth on board a plane last week, with about 150 passengers.
Belinda McCammon reports:
"Child Youth and Family regional director Marion Heeney says the mother has agreed her child will be placed in the agency's care, and will be looked after by family in Auckland."
Ms Heeney says the long-term care of the baby, who is said to be in a good condition, has yet to be determined.
The police are investigating if the baby was abandoned and are expected to provide an update on their investigation this afternoon.
Immigration New Zealand also investigated how the heavily pregnant woman was able to board in Samoa.
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