Five men on trial for murder following Pt England shooting

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 6:25pm

Five members or associates of the Fitus gang are facing murder charges in the Auckland High Court. They are accused of killing Head Hunters member Charles Pongi during a brawl at Taurima Reserve in August 2023. The prosecution alleges the group arrived at the park armed.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 26 Aug 2025, 6:00pm

   Pt England gang shooting: Five men accused of murdering Charles Pongi in East Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 26 Aug 2025, 6:25pm

   Street gang took guns to a fist fight and Head Hunters member ended up dead, Crown says (opens in new tab)