Man accused of Epsom rampage can now be named

Friday 4 September 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 4 Sep, 11:14am

Shalty Heta, 49, can now be named following an alleged violent rampage in Epsom last month. He faces multiple charges, including wounding with intent and dangerous driving, after allegedly running down three high school cyclists, assaulting a jogger, and killing a dog. Heta has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.

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1. 1NewsFri 4 Sep, 10:50am

   Man accused of Epsom rampage can be named (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZFri 4 Sep, 11:08am

   Man accused of violent rampage in Auckland’s Epsom named as Shalty Heta (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 4 Sep, 11:14am

   Man accused of running down cyclists and killing dog in violent Auckland rampage named (opens in new tab)