Man charged after alleged armed carjacking outside Whangārei school

Friday 21 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Aug, 11:04am

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A student was left shaken after an armed man allegedly stole her car on Lupton Ave outside Whangārei Girls’ High School. Police spiked the stolen vehicle north of Whangārei and recovered a firearm. A 26-year-old man has since been charged in relation to the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 21 Aug, 9:57am

   Whangārei Girls’ High School student shaken after alleged armed car theft (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 21 Aug, 11:04am

   Student shaken after man allegedly takes her car at gunpoint outside school (opens in new tab)