Man charged after allegedly smashing Papakura supermarket windows with metal pole

Monday 10 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 10 Aug, 3:23pm

A 38-year-old man has been charged after allegedly using a large metal pole to smash storefront windows at a Papakura supermarket. Staff were forced to retreat to a safe room during the incident on Great South Rd early Monday morning. The man also faces a charge for damaging another nearby premises.

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1. StuffMon 10 Aug, 2:38pm

   Man allegedly smashes Auckland supermarket windows with metal pole (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 10 Aug, 2:39pm

   Supermarket windows smashed with metal pole, staff forced to retreat (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 10 Aug, 3:23pm

   Man charged after Papakura supermarket windows smashed (opens in new tab)