Man charged after allegedly breaking into Murupara police station

Thursday 27 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 27 Mar 2025, 4:17pm

In this story Lincoln Sycamore, Rotorua District Court

A 55-year-old man has appeared in Rotorua District Court following an alleged break-in at the unmanned Murupara police station on Wednesday morning. The man allegedly used an axe to smash a glass door, leading to a standoff and a street closure. He faces charges including burglary.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Mar 2025, 12:00pm

   Alleged Murupara police station break-in: Man charged, court appearance today (opens in new tab)

   • Man accused of axe attack on Murupara Police Station faces Rotorua court (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Mar 2025, 4:17pm
2. StuffThu 27 Mar 2025, 12:11pm

   Man charged after allegedly breaking into Murupara police station (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 27 Mar 2025, 1:05pm

   Charges laid after man allegedly smashed his way into Murupara police station (opens in new tab)