Man arrested in Auckland CBD with a samurai sword

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 6:18pm

A man was arrested on Upper Queen Street after being seen with a samurai sword. Police responded to reports just before 4pm on Wednesday after members of the public mistook the weapon for a firearm.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:21pm

   Man with samurai sword arrested in Auckland CBD (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:23pm

   Man arrested with samurai sword after armed police swarm central Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:23pm

   Man carrying samurai sword in central Auckland arrested (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Dec 2025, 6:18pm

   Man carrying samurai sword in Auckland's Queen St arrested (opens in new tab)