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Scoop
15-07-2025
- Scoop
Police Swarm Into Whitford Following Burglary
Police were quickly on scene after an alarming report of a burglary taking place at a Whitford property overnight. One man is in custody and enquiries are ongoing to locate his alleged accomplice. Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Rakana Cook says a 111 call was made just before 12.30am 'The victims reported hearing glass being broken, and that they had secured themselves their part of the house,' he says. 'A raft of Police resources quickly deployed to the Broomfields Road area, including the Police Eagle helicopter, a dog unit and other ground staff. 'Fortunately, their property was well secured, and it meant that the offenders could not gain entry.' Inspector Cook says staff arrived on scene and confirmed two offenders had tried to gain entry before leaving. 'The Police dog deployed and attempted to track offenders' footsteps, meanwhile Eagle was overhead and noticed a suspicious man on Wades Road. 'A unit arrived at the location and detained the man, who we will allege was one of the offenders.' Police have charged the 44-year-old man with burglary and unlawfully being in an enclosed yard. He will face the Manukau District Court today. 'I commend our Police staff who flooded the area quickly in order to locate these offenders,' Inspector Cook says. 'I would like to acknowledge the victims who were quite shaken by what took place. 'They acted courageously, contacting 111 almost immediately."
RNZ News
30-06-2025
- RNZ News
Man charged in relation to homicide in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been charged in relation to a homicide in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland. Emergency services were called to a house on Beatty Street about 8.30pm on Sunday, after reports a person had been seriously injured, police said. He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries. On Monday evening, a man was taken into custody by police. Detective Inspector Karen Bright announced on Tuesday morning a 31-year-old man had been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in Manukau District Court. "This is a great result and Police haven't ruled out the possibility of further charges," Detective Inspector Bright said. Birght said the investigation remains ongoing.
RNZ News
30-06-2025
- RNZ News
Police name man who died after Manurewa crash on Friday
The crash occurred at about 1am on Roscommon Road in Manurewa on 27 June. Photo: Police have released the name of a man who died after a crash in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa on Friday. He was 45-year-old Iu Toalua of Auckland. A 56-year-old man is charged with driving dangerously causing death, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while forbidden. Police said he had been remanded in custody and was set to next appear in Manukau District Court on 18 July. Police said they had not ruled out further charges and still wanted any witnesses with relevant information or footage to come forward. Information could be shared using Police Online Now or by calling 105, using reference number 250627/8090 or citing Operation Highbury. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
23-06-2025
- RNZ News
Man appears in court over Pakuranga Night Markets stabbing
Manukau District Court. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly The man accused of stabbing two people at an Auckland night market at the weekend has appeared in Manukau District Court. Police were called to the scene on Aylesbury Street in Pakuranga about 6.45pm after reports of an assault on Saturday night. The 23-year-old has been charged with injuring the two victims after handing himself in at the Manukau Police Station on Sunday. Both of the victims had been through surgery and were in a stable condition in hospital. The accused appeared before the court on Monday with one of his hands bandaged. He was granted interim name suppression, remanded in custody, and is expected to reaappear next month. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
22-06-2025
- RNZ News
Man hands himself in after double stabbing at Pakuranga Night Markets
Two people were left in critical condition on Saturday evening after an incident at a night market in Pakuranga. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A man has been charged after two people were stabbed at Auckland's Pakuranga Night Markets , after handing himself in to police on Sunday evening. The 23-year-old man faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and will appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday Police said the man handed himself in to police at the Manukau Police Station and they were not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident. Police earlier confirmed that two victims were stabbed and are recovering in hospital. Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street and Reeves Road near the Night Market in Pakuranga at about 6.45pm Saturday. Hato Hone St John said three ambulances, three rapid response vehicles and one operations manager responded to the scene. Ambulance officers treated and then transported two patients in critical condition to Middlemore Hospital. On Sunday, police said both had undergone surgery and were stable, and the assault appeared to be an isolated incident. On Saturday night, the Auckland Night Market posted on its social media page, alerting patrons to what happened and saying the Pakuranga market was closed for the evening. "We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding," it said. "This is an isolated incident, and all other markets will continue as planned." The organisers of the market have been approcahed for comment. A later post claimed the fight started after those involved made eye contact while browsing hats. "Looking back, it was truly something that should never have happened," the post said. "No matter the situation, it's always best to avoid conflict and not escalate things." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
