Man charged after allegedly pointing laser at police helicopter

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 2:22pm

A 28-year-old man faces aviation charges after allegedly shining a laser at the Eagle helicopter over Mount Eden. The aircraft was targeted for up to 30 seconds during a flight at approximately 2.50am on Tuesday. Police used onboard technology to track the light to a house where the man was arrested.

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1. 1NewsTue 20 Oct, 1:59pm

   Man allegedly switched windows to keep laser on police helicopter (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 20 Oct, 2:10pm

   Man charged after laser shone at police helicopter (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 20 Oct, 2:22pm

   Auckland man charged after allegedly pointing laser at police helicopter (opens in new tab)