Two arrested and vehicles seized after burnouts at Auckland funeral

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 2:59pm

Two men were arrested and three vehicles were impounded following reports of dangerous driving at Waikumete Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Police responded to reports of burnouts being performed during a funeral service. Authorities described the behaviour as disrespectful to others at the cemetery.

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1. 1NewsTue 4 Nov 2025, 1:50pm

   Burnouts at funeral spark arrests, impounds at Auckland cemetery (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Nov 2025, 2:20pm

   Two arrested after burnouts disrupt funeral at Waikumete Cemetery (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 2:59pm

   Crematorium burnouts: Two men arrested, three vehicles seized (opens in new tab)