Schools in lockdown following serious assault in Papakura

Friday 16 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 16 May 2025, 1:55pm

Papakura High School and Papakura Intermediate were placed in lockdown on Friday following an assault on Settlement Road. One person was transported to Middlemore Hospital in serious condition. Police are currently conducting a manhunt in the area.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 16 May 2025, 12:41pm

   Manhunt after person seriously hurt, police swarm Papakura, schools placed in lockdown (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 16 May 2025, 1:00pm

   Multiple South Auckland schools in lockdown as police respond to incident (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 16 May 2025, 1:55pm

   Lockdowns lift for Papakura schools after nearby assault (opens in new tab)