Man in custody after suspected double homicide in Wattle Downs

Friday 28 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 10:19am

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Police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found at a Gambare Place property on Thursday afternoon. A 30-year-old man is in custody while officers determine if he was involved. The incident led to a manhunt and the lockdown of nearby schools.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 28 Aug, 6:48am

   South Auckland double homicide: Manhunt continues after police search through night (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 28 Aug, 7:35am

   Police speaking with man after South Auckland double homicide (opens in new tab)

   • Manhunt continues after South Auckland double homicide (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Aug, 7:35am
3. StuffFri 28 Aug, 9:28am

   Police 'speaking with' man in their custody over Auckland double homicide (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 28 Aug, 10:19am

   Man in custody as police investigate South Auckland double homicide (opens in new tab)