Two critically injured in separate assaults in Timaru and Māngere
Sunday 11 October 2026 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story Hato Hone St John, Christchurch Hospital
Two people are in hospital with critical injuries following an incident near Timaru on Sunday morning, resulting in an 18-year-old man being charged. In a separate incident in Māngere, police are appealing for information after an altercation involving a firearm left two people injured.
Key facts
4 facts
- Serious assault occurred on Harwell Place, Māngere, on Saturday at approximately 12.30pm
- Two people were injured, one critically and one moderately, but both are now stable
- A firearm was understood to be involved in the altercation
- Police reference number for information is P067894182
The full story
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Police are seeking public assistance to determine the circumstances of a serious assault in Māngere, South Auckland. The incident occurred on Saturday at approximately 12.30pm following reports of an altercation outside a private address on Harwell Place. Detective Senior Sergeant Veronica McPherson stated that a firearm was understood to have been involved.
Two people required medical attention and were both understood to be in stable condition. Hato Hone St John treated one patient with moderate injuries and one in critical condition. One injured person was initially taken to the Māngere Community Health Centre on Waddon Place before being moved to a hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the 105 service using reference P067894182.
Where reports differ
- Reports conflict on the location of the assault, with some stating it occurred in Māngere, South Auckland, while others report it occurred near Timaru
Compiled from reports by 1News, NZ Herald, Stuff, The Press and Otago Daily Times.
How they headlined it
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1News
Police appeal after two injured in South Auckland assault (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
Two critically injured near Timaru, 18-year-old faces weapon assault charge (opens in new tab)
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Stuff
Gun involved in Auckland assault that left two injured, police say (opens in new tab)
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The Press
Two people critically injured after alleged assault in Timaru (opens in new tab)
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Otago Daily Times
Two critically injured near Timaru, teen facing assault charge (opens in new tab)
