History-making boy MILLENNIUM BABY TURNS 20!
When Tuatahi Manaakitanga Edwards-Melsom made his entrance 20 years ago, the world was watching. Arriving in the first minute of the calendar year, this auspicious timing saw the infant create history, joining a select group born at the dawn of a new millennium.
Vanessa Edwards and Jason Melsom were not expecting their precious bundle to greet them on January 1, but after hours of labour, as the clock struck midnight and celebratory fireworks lit up the Auckland sky, the young couple met their gorgeous boy just 60 seconds later.
But within moments, the euphoria of welcoming the adorable 4.1kg baby boy was quickly replaced with anxiety – the newborn was struggling to breathe. It meant an unexpected crosstown mercy dash – media keen for a glimpse of the baby in hot pursuit
