New Zealand / Crime

Arrests made after spate of Auckland shootings

10:59 am on 31 July 2022

Police have arrested four people in relation to a spate of shootings across Auckland from Friday afternoon until Saturday morning.

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

There were two reported firearms incidents in Avondale, one in Ōtara, and one in Gulf Harbour, Whangaparāoa - all unrelated.

Police said four people had been arrested in relation to the Gulf Harbour incident.

A 23-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession of an imitation firearm and was scheduled to appear in North Shore District Court.

The three others arrested have been referred to Youth Aid.