Man dies after being Tasered and pepper sprayed in Ōrere Point

Monday 3 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Mar 2025, 8:00pm

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, WorkSafe New Zealand

Police are investigating the death of a man who became unresponsive following an arrest at Ōrere Point on Sunday. Officers used a Taser, pepper spray, and a police dog during the volatile incident. While initial reports mentioned a samurai sword, police have since clarified the man threatened officers with a metal pole.

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1. RNZMon 3 Mar 2025, 5:10pm

   Taser death: Man threatened officers with metal pole, not samurai sword (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Mar 2025, 5:27pm

   Investigations underway into death of man following arrest in Ōrere Point (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 3 Mar 2025, 8:00pm

   Ōrere Pt arrest: Video shows man confronting police, getting Tasered before death (opens in new tab)