Homicide investigation launched after man dies in Waikanae

Thursday 20 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 20 Nov 2025, 11:46am

Police have launched a homicide investigation following an altercation at a Kakariki Grove property on Wednesday afternoon. A man died at the scene, and another person was seriously injured. Three men, aged 20, 25 and 26, have been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 20 Nov 2025, 10:41am

   Police remain at Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast property after gunshots reported (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 20 Nov 2025, 11:09am

   Police at scene of serious incident in Waikanae (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsThu 20 Nov 2025, 11:45am

   Homicide probe after man's death in Waikanae (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 11:46am

   Homicide investigation launched, resident describes hearing gunshots in neighbourhood on Kāpiti Coast (opens in new tab)