Man arrested after officer shot in Auckland's Flat Bush

Monday 6 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 7 reports · updated Mon 6 Oct 2025, 3:47pm

An officer was injured after a firearm was discharged at police conducting enquiries on Chapel Road on Monday morning. Following a three-hour standoff involving tear gas, a man was taken into custody. The injured officer has since been discharged from hospital.

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1. 1NewsMon 6 Oct 2025, 10:30am

   Police surround property after officer shot in Auckland's Flat Bush (opens in new tab)

   • Man in custody after officer injured in shooting, standoff (opens in new tab) Mon 6 Oct 2025, 10:30am
   • Officer injured after gun fired at police in Auckland's Flat Bush (opens in new tab) Mon 6 Oct 2025, 10:30am
2. NZ HeraldMon 6 Oct 2025, 11:01am

   Police officer shot and injured in Flat Bush, South Auckland (opens in new tab)

   • Flat Bush standoff: Police use tear gas after officer shot, man arrested (opens in new tab) Mon 6 Oct 2025, 3:47pm
3. StuffMon 6 Oct 2025, 11:07am

   Officer injured after gun fired at police in Auckland (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 6 Oct 2025, 12:00pm

   Police surround property after officer shot in Auckland's homebush (opens in new tab)