Viable pipe bombs found near body by Auckland motorway

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 2:06pm

Police have confirmed that two viable pipe bombs were discovered near a man's body adjacent to State Highway 1 at Highbrook. The devices, which were capable of causing death or serious injury, have been destroyed. An investigation into the man's sudden death is ongoing.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:00pm

   Viable pipe bombs capable of death behind Auckland motorway closure (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:05pm

   Devices found near body in Auckland were pipe bombs (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 1:52pm

   Potentially deadly pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway (opens in new tab)

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4. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 2:06pm

   Pipe bombs 'capable of causing death' found near body in Auckland (opens in new tab)