Man charged after double stabbing at Pakuranga Night Market

Sunday 22 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 23 Jun 2025, 7:49am

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A 23-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets on Saturday. The man handed himself in to police on Sunday evening. Two people were left in critical condition after the incident, which caused the markets to close.

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1. StuffSun 22 Jun 2025, 9:18pm

   Man charged in relation to Pakuranga stabbing (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 22 Jun 2025, 10:01pm

   Pakuranga Night Market stabbing: Alleged offender hands himself in (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 23 Jun 2025, 7:49am

   Man charged after alleged double stabbing at market (opens in new tab)