Man charged over series of cellphone tower arsons in Otago

Friday 24 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 24 Oct 2025, 12:56pm

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A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson and firearms offences following a series of cellphone tower fires in Wānaka and Lindis Pass. Police say the attacks damaged vital infrastructure and posed risks to public safety. The man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on Friday.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 24 Oct 2025, 12:13pm

   Man charged over Wānaka cell tower attacks (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 24 Oct 2025, 12:30pm

   Man charged following arson attacks on cellphone towers in Wanaka (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 24 Oct 2025, 12:35pm

   Man charged with arson over Otago cell tower fires (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 24 Oct 2025, 12:56pm

   Wānaka man charged over series of cellphone tower arsons (opens in new tab)