As stated by a Police spokesperson:
Counties Manukau Police are investigating the death of a young child overnight.
A man arrived at the Manukau Police Station about 1am on Monday 6 January, where he spoke to police staff, leading to the discovery of a deceased child in the vehicle.
The 37-year-old man is known to the child and family. He has been arrested and will appear in the Manukau District Court later today, charged with murder.
A post-mortem and other enquiries will be carried out this week, and Victim Support is providing support to the child's mother and family.
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