Man identified after death following police confrontation at Ōrere Point

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 7:32pm

In this story Jill Rogers

A man has been identified after dying following a confrontation with police at Ōrere Point. The incident occurred after a car chase involving a vehicle linked to a Takapuna bar robbery. Police say the man was tasered and pepper sprayed, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

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1. 1NewsTue 4 Mar 2025, 6:27pm

   Ōrere Point: Charges laid after man who threatened police died (opens in new tab)

   • Ōrere Point: Man who died after attacking police identified (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Mar 2025, 6:27pm
2. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 6:46pm

   Driver in Ōrere Point car chase charged over robberies (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 4 Mar 2025, 7:32pm

   Ōrere Point arrest: Driver charged with aggravated robbery, police identify dead man (opens in new tab)