Man arrested after fatal bus stabbings in East Auckland

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 8 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 4:25pm

A 36-year-old man has been arrested following two separate stabbings on a number 76 bus in East Auckland. The attacks left one man dead and another seriously injured. Police have launched two separate investigations into the incidents.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 6:43am

   One person in critical condition, report of fatality after alleged stabbing in Glen Innes, East Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 9 Dec 2025, 7:21am

   Police seek 36-year-old man over fatal Auckland bus stabbing (opens in new tab)

   • 'Horrific' – Manhunt after two stabbed on Auckland bus, one fatally (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:21am
   • Man, 36, arrested in downtown Auckland over fatal bus stabbing (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:21am
   • Full video: Police speak about 'horrific' Auckland bus attack (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 12:16pm
3. Otago Daily TimesTue 9 Dec 2025, 11:03am

   Man dead, passenger injured after Auckland bus stabbings (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 11:06am

   Man dies outside store after two stabbings on Auckland bus (opens in new tab)

   • Man arrested over fatal bus stabbing, assault in Auckland (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 4:25pm