Overview

• A bus driver in Kaiwaka alerted police after noticing movement inside a passenger’s suitcase during an August 3 stop north of Auckland
• Officers opened the luggage to find a two-year-old girl concealed inside and immediately took her into care
• The 27-year-old suspect has been formally charged with child cruelty and negligence following her arrest at the scene
• The rescued child experienced heat exposure but showed no physical injuries and is undergoing a comprehensive medical examination
• The woman is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, August 4, as police continue their investigation