Counties Manukau district news and alerts

Man arrested following Takanini assault

jwmf15 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:39:13 +0000

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Counties Manukau

A 33-year-old man has been arrested following an assault near a Sikh Temple in Takanini late yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred at a sports complex on the grounds at around 5pm.

Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau CIB, says the man presented on site and was taken into custody this afternoon.

“We have charged the man with two counts of assault with a weapon and one count of threats to kill,” he says.

“He will remain in custody overnight and will appear in the Papakura District Court tomorrow.”

Takanini assault: Clarification

NBNQD8 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:36:32 +0000

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Counties Manukau

Police are issuing a clarification regarding an assault in Takanini yesterday.

While the incident took place on the grounds itself, it occurred at a sports complex located next to the Takanini Sikh Temple, not in the temple itself.

ENDS.

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Investigations continuing in Takanini assault

NBNQD8 — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:24:31 +0000

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Counties Manukau

Police are following positive lines of enquiry into an assault at a Sikh Temple in Takanini on Sunday evening.

Two people were treated for minor injuries following the incident which occurred at around 5pm at the Takanini School Road site.

“An offender entered the temple and approached a man known to him, who was at the rear of the temple,” Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor of Counties Manukau CIB says.

“He has begun to assault the man, before bystanders have intervened to stop the offending.”

Man charged in relation to Pakuranga stabbing

atei54 — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 08:38:04 +0000

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Counties Manukau

A man is expected in Manukau District Court tomorrow [Monday] in relation to the stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets yesterday.

Following enquiries by staff, the 23-year-old handed himself in to Police at the Manukau Police Station this evening.

He faces two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident.

ENDS

Enquiries into Pakuranga Night Market assault ongoing

DRZ667 — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 23:21:48 +0000

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Counties Manukau

A scene examination is ongoing following last night’s assault at Pakuranga Night Market, which left two people critically injured.

Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street around 6:45pm.

Locals can expect to see an increased Police presence today as we work to gather further information about what happened.

The two injured people have undergone surgery and are in a stable condition at hospital.

Police continue to follow positive lines of enquiry to locate the alleged offender.

Fatal crash, Springs Road, East Tamaki

CCNRS7 — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 20:23:56 +0000

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Counties Manukau

A person has died after a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, between Kerwyn Avenue and Smales Road, last night.

Emergency services were called at around 10:40pm after a vehicle rolled.

Sadly, one person, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Police will be ensuring support to the victim’s family.

ENDS.

Issued by Police Media Centre

Assault at Pakuranga Night Market

bnjhy3 — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:03:38 +0000

Location:

Counties Manukau

Attribute to Inspector Danny Meade:

Police are responding to an assault at the Pakuranga Night Market.

At around 6:45pm, emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street, where two people were located critically injured.

Cordons are in place around Aylesbury Street and Reeves Road, members of the public are advised to avoid the area.

Police are currently following lines of enquiry to locate the alleged offender.

Initial enquiries suggest this is an isolated incident and there is not believed to be any further risk to the public.

Four apprehended after stolen vehicle crash

bnjhy3 — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:38:58 +0000

Location:

Counties Manukau

Please attribute to Inspector Danny Meade:

Four people have been apprehended after a vehicle, reported as stolen, crashed in Manukau this afternoon.

Shortly before 3pm, a Police vehicle sighted a vehicle that was reported as stolen, travelling on Portage Road in Otahuhu.

The Police helicopter, Eagle, maintained observations of the vehicle as it continued to travel south towards Manukau. The vehicle was not pursued.

The vehicle was successfully spiked on Great South Road, near Reagan Street, but the vehicle did not come to a stop.

Man facing charges after string of early-morning offences

bnjhy3 — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:09:04 +0000

Location:

Counties Manukau

Attributable to Inspector Danny Meade:

A 44-year-old man faces a number of charges after crashing a stolen vehicle in Pakuranga this morning following a string of burglaries.

The man is thought to have been responsible for seven reported burglaries, stealing two cars, and getting into three crashes, between around 5:10am and 5:50am today.

It began in Udys Road where Police received a call from someone reporting an unknown man had broken into their house, and a physical confrontation took place. Fortunately there were no injuries, and the man left on foot.

Good Police work coughs up the dough

awcg01 — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:54:35 +0000

Location:

Counties Manukau

Nocturnal thief loses his crust after Police busted his alleged overnight crime spree.

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