Two arrested after fireworks fired into Papakura lawnmower shop

Saturday 8 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 8 Nov 2025, 5:51pm

Two people have been arrested following an alleged deliberate attack involving fireworks at Papakura Lawnmowers on Friday morning. At least two people were injured, including a customer struck in the neck, and were taken to hospital. The incident occurred while thirteen staff and customers were inside the premises.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 8 Nov 2025, 5:25pm

   Fireworks fired into lawnmower shop 'could have been catastrophic' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 8 Nov 2025, 5:28pm

   Papakura fireworks attack: Two injured after blasts inside lawnmower shop (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZSat 8 Nov 2025, 5:51pm

   'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into lawnmower shop (opens in new tab)

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