Auckland Grammar student remains critical after Epsom rampage

Friday 7 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 1:14pm

An Auckland Grammar School student is in critical condition following a series of violent events in Epsom on Wednesday morning. The incident, which involved a vehicle, left three teenage cyclists injured and a dog killed. A man is facing 17 charges after allegedly assaulting multiple people and stealing a vehicle.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 7 Aug, 10:57am

   High school student remains in critical condition after violent attacks in Auckland’s Epsom (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 7 Aug, 12:08pm

   Critically injured cyclist remains in hospital after Epsom rampage (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 7 Aug, 1:14pm

   Owner of dog killed in Epsom rampage ‘still not doing well’ (opens in new tab)