Young person may face charges after South Auckland facility fire

Saturday 31 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 31 Oct, 7:55pm

In this story Oranga Tamariki

Police say a young person could be charged after a small fire was lit at the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility in Manurewa. Oranga Tamariki staff alerted emergency services around midday on Saturday. The fire caused minimal damage and was quickly extinguished.

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1. RNZSat 31 Oct, 5:44pm

   Young person could face charges after fire in South Auckland youth justice facility (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 31 Oct, 7:55pm

   Fire lit at South Auckland youth justice facility – young person could face charges (opens in new tab)