article_snippet: ' a person close to The couple - told the New Zealand news website. '
article_snippet: Despite all the negative media and emotional struggle, a person close to the couple wanted to go against the cultural norm and embrace the son.
article_snippet: The couple - had been married for 18 months .
article_snippet: Leo said Leo was 'focussing my efforts on giving my son Leo the best chance possible at life'.
article_snippet: the New Zealand Herald reported.