Manhunt underway after two people found dead in South Auckland

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 27 Aug, 6:11pm

Police have launched a double homicide investigation after a man and a woman were found dead at a Wattle Downs property on Thursday afternoon. A manhunt is underway for the person or people believed to be responsible. Local schools were previously placed on lockdown during the incident.

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1. 1NewsThu 27 Aug, 2:51pm

   Two dead amid 'unfolding serious' South Auckland incident (opens in new tab)

   • Manhunt underway after two die in South Auckland incident (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Aug, 2:51pm
2. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Aug, 3:38pm

   Manhunt under way after two found dead in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via RNZThu 27 Aug, 6:11pm

   Offender on the run, double homicide investigation launched after South Auckland incident (opens in new tab)

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