No arrests made following double homicide in South Auckland

Monday 31 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 31 Aug, 12:54pm

Police are continuing investigations into the shooting deaths of a man and woman at a Wattle Downs property last week. While forensic examinations and postmortems are complete, no charges have been laid. Authorities are now seeking witnesses and any available CCTV or dashcam footage.

How they headlined it

12:28pm

1. StuffMon 31 Aug, 12:28pm

   No arrests four days after man and woman shot dead in South Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 31 Aug, 12:46pm

   South Auckland double homicide: Police continue inquiries with man, no charges laid (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 31 Aug, 12:54pm

   No arrests as probe into Auckland double killing continues (opens in new tab)

   • No charges as probe into Auckland double killing continues (opens in new tab) Mon 31 Aug, 12:54pm