An 18 year New Zealand relationship has come to an end.
Leaving in its wake four frozen embryos produced as a result of fertility treatments.
The Woman wants the embryos to be born, either to her or to another woman.
The Man is apparently opposed.
Although no further legal action regarding the embryos is planned, the Woman is attempting to try the dispute over the embryos in the media.
Read more in this New Zealand TVNZ article: Child custody battle involving embryos and this New Zealand Herald article: Separated couple row over frozen embryos.