Five arrested over alleged firebombing and burglaries in Ōrewa

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 4:28pm

Police have arrested five people linked to the Head Hunters gang following a series of arsons and burglaries in Ōrewa. The arrests follow an investigation into incidents occurring between September and November, including a firebombing at Sunflour Café. One arrested person is a 15-year-old who has been referred to Youth Aid.

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1. 1NewsTue 9 Dec 2025, 3:58pm

   Five arrested over alleged firebombing of Ōrewa cafe (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 4:21pm

   Headhunters-linked arrests in Ōrewa after arsons and burglaries (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 4:28pm

   Five people linked to Headhunters arrested over arson, ram raids in Auckland's Ōrewa (opens in new tab)