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ISSUE
Friday, January 16, 2026
Volume 17 . Issue 02
Auckland City Police have provided an update on the serious incident in Onehunga on Friday morning that left a person in critical condition following a firearms attack. The victim is now reported to be in stable condition in hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce said a vehicle of interest has been seized by investigators in recent days.
“We can confirm a dark coloured Toyota van was seen pulling up in front of the Arthur Street address just after 11am,” he said in a statement.
“As the van pulled into the driveway a group of people got out and fired shots towards the victim through the closed front door, before getting back in the van and driving away.”
CCTV helped police identify the vehicle, which was recovered in
Mangere early Saturday evening.
“The person who reported the van to us thought it looked suspicious and called to tell us its location,” Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce said.
“Subsequently, we’ve now got another piece of the puzzle to help the investigation as the van has been forensically examined.”
Police enquiries are ongoing.
The Indian Weekender was at the scene after the roads to Arthur
Street were cordoned off, with multiple police vehicles and officers present.
“This type of offending is unacceptable, and we will hold those responsible to account.”
Information can be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz by clicking “update report” or by calling 105. Please use reference number 260116/9278. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Auckland City Police have provided an update on the serious incident in Onehunga on Friday morning that left a person in critical condition following a firearms attack. The victim is now reported to be in stable condition in hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce said a vehicle of interest...
Auckland City Police have provided an update on the serious incident in Onehunga on Friday morning that left a person in critical condition following a firearms attack. The victim is now reported to be in stable condition in hospital.
Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce said a vehicle of interest has been seized by investigators in recent days.
“We can confirm a dark coloured Toyota van was seen pulling up in front of the Arthur Street address just after 11am,” he said in a statement.
“As the van pulled into the driveway a group of people got out and fired shots towards the victim through the closed front door, before getting back in the van and driving away.”
CCTV helped police identify the vehicle, which was recovered in
Mangere early Saturday evening.
“The person who reported the van to us thought it looked suspicious and called to tell us its location,” Detective Senior Sergeant Matt Bunce said.
“Subsequently, we’ve now got another piece of the puzzle to help the investigation as the van has been forensically examined.”
Police enquiries are ongoing.
The Indian Weekender was at the scene after the roads to Arthur
Street were cordoned off, with multiple police vehicles and officers present.
“This type of offending is unacceptable, and we will hold those responsible to account.”
Information can be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz by clicking “update report” or by calling 105. Please use reference number 260116/9278. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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