Twelve-year-old charged with arson over Pakuranga McDonald’s fire

Friday 6 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 6 Jun 2025, 4:53pm

A 12-year-old has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire at a McDonald’s restaurant on Pakuranga Road last month. The young person has appeared in the Manukau Youth Court and is currently on bail. Police have not ruled out further arrests regarding the blaze.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 6 Jun 2025, 4:10pm

   Police charge 12-year-old with arson over Pakuranga McDonald’s fire (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 6 Jun 2025, 4:15pm

   12-year-old arrested after fire at Auckland McDonald’s (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 6 Jun 2025, 4:18pm

   Twelve-year-old charged with arson over Auckland McDonald's blaze (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 6 Jun 2025, 4:53pm

   Child charged with arson over Auckland McDonald's fire (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 6 Jun 2025, 4:53pm

   Child charged with arson after McDonald's fire (opens in new tab)