Police have launched an investigation after a baby suddenly died at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital.
Counties Manukau Police Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward says they were told about the death at about 9:30am on Wednesday and they're treating it as "unexplained".
The baby's family is helping police with their investigation.
"Understandably, this is an extremely difficult time for them, and we are ensuring they are supported," Hayward says.
A post-mortem will be carried out on Friday.
"We are not in a position to make any further comment until we have made additional enquiries. It is unlikely there will be any update until the post-mortem has been completed," Hayward adds.
