Woman charged after toddler is found in suitcase in New Zealand bus’ luggage compartment

A 27‑year‑old woman in New Zealand has been charged with child neglect after a 2‑year‑old girl was found inside a suitcase in a bus’s luggage compartment during a stop in Kaiwaka. The bus driver discovered the child after noticing the bag moving and alerted authorities. The toddler was hospitalized and found to be overheated but otherwise unharmed. The motive remains unclear, and further charges may follow, NBC News has reported. Police praised the driver’s quick action, and the bus operator, InterCity, confirmed the incident but declined further comment during the investigation.