However, the partner wanted the baby, and, initially, misled Ali, believing that she had miscarried. Ali later became aware that she was still pregnant some months later, after finding a photo of her pregnancy scan, which she had hidden from him. A mourner holds a photo of Mustafa Ali during his funeral at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Te Kuiti on June 13, 2024. Mukzameel Ali pictured holding his son, Mustafa Mahir Ali. His partner grabbed the baby and ran outside for help before the couple drove directly to Te Kūiti Hospital.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 23, 2026 00:14 UTC