Two teenagers arrested after revolver found in Manurewa vehicle stop
Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated 
Two teenagers have been arrested after police stopped a vehicle of interest in Manurewa on Monday night. Officers located a revolver during the stop, which is believed to be linked to a possible road rage shooting that occurred on Saturday.
Key facts
5 facts
- Two people arrested following vehicle stop
- Black revolver found in vehicle
- Incident occurred on Saturday in Manurewa
- 18-year-old charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and ammunition
- 17-year-old referred to Youth Aid Services
The full story
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Two people have been arrested after police found a black revolver in a vehicle believed to be linked to a Manurewa shooting. The incident allegedly occurred on Saturday when a gun was fired towards another vehicle during a possible road rage incident.
Police received information about the vehicle just after 10.30pm on Monday. Officers spotted the vehicle travelling on Great South Rd before it stopped outside an address on Wordsworth Rd.
An armed vehicle stop was conducted and the occupants were taken into custody without issue. Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan said, “Thankfully no one was injured, however we have been working hard to piece together who was involved and we’re pleased to have taken another firearm off the streets and put someone before the court”.
An 18-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court on Tuesday charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and unlawful possession of ammunition. A 17-year-old has been referred to Youth Aid Services.
Where reports differ
- One report incorrectly states the 18-year-old is charged with unlawful possession of a piston.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, 1News and RNZ.