Two passengers attacked in fatal Auckland bus stabbing

Wednesday 10 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 5:31pm

A 59-year-old man has died and a 51-year-old man was seriously injured following a stabbing on a number 76 bus on Monday night. The incident occurred between Glen Innes and Ōrakei, leaving local residents feeling fearful. A 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody.

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1. 1NewsWed 10 Dec 2025, 4:21pm

   Fatal bus stabbing: How safe is public transport really? (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Dec 2025, 4:47pm

   Auckland residents worried following fatal bus stabbing (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Dec 2025, 5:31pm

   Residents fearful after fatal bus stabbing (opens in new tab)