Mother of baby buried in Otahuhu backyard charged with murder

Counties Manukau Police have progressed the investigation into the the death of a newborn baby which was found in a makeshift grave at an Otahuhu address on 2 June 2011.

Detective Inspector Dave Lynch says "As a result, the 22 year-old mother of the child, currently facing a charge of assault, will face further charges of murder and concealing the child's remains."

"She will be appearing at the Manukau District Court tomorrow, 5 August 2011."