Homicide investigation launched after man dies from stab wounds in Mt Wellington

Friday 5 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 5:39pm

Police have opened a homicide investigation after a man died in Auckland City Hospital following a stabbing. The man arrived at a Lunn Avenue medical centre with critical injuries after an altercation involving a group of people. Authorities have cordoned off two areas in Mt Wellington as they appeal for information.

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1. StuffFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:03pm

   Homicide investigation launched after Mt Wellington man dies from stab wounds (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:12pm

   Homicide investigation after man stabbed during altercation in Mt Wellington, Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:16pm

   Homicide inquiry launched after man dies in Auckland's Mt Wellington (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 5:39pm

   Man dies after stabbing in Mt Wellington; homicide investigation launched (opens in new tab)