Three arrested following armed home invasion in Morrinsville

Wednesday 5 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 5 Aug, 12:12pm

Three men face aggravated burglary charges after two armed intruders allegedly entered a Studholme Street home on Tuesday night. Following the incident, police used a spike strip to stop a getaway vehicle and a dog unit to track suspects fleeing on foot. The men are due to appear in Hamilton District Court.

How they headlined it

11:16am

1. StuffWed 5 Aug, 11:16am

   Three arrested after gunmen threaten occupants in late-night home invasion (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 5 Aug, 12:03pm

   Alleged armed Waikato home invasion ends with three arrests (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesWed 5 Aug, 12:06pm

   Three arrested after armed home invasion in Morrinsville (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 5 Aug, 12:12pm

   Morrinsville incident: Three men charged after police chase (opens in new tab)