Ten people arrested following fight at Palmerston North District Court

Thursday 30 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Jul, 3:22pm

Police have arrested and charged ten people in connection with a brawl at the Palmerston North District Court on 16 July. The altercation, which occurred near the public entrance, left one man critically injured. Officers spent considerable time identifying those involved in the incident.

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2:51pm

1. StuffThu 30 Jul, 2:51pm

   10 arrested in relation to a fight at a courthouse (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 30 Jul, 3:03pm

   Nine more arrested over gang brawl on Palmerston North court steps (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 30 Jul, 3:22pm

   Ten arrested after mass courthouse brawl at Palmerston North District Court (opens in new tab)