Twenty-three arrested during Auckland celebrations for rugby league test match

Monday 27 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

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Police arrested 23 people across Auckland following celebrations for the Samoa versus Tonga rugby league match. Incidents included high-risk driving, skidding, and people riding on top of vehicles. Officers monitored areas including Ōtāhuhu, Māngere, Ōtara, and Clendon on Sunday night.

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1. StuffMon 27 Oct 2025, 4:17pm

   23 arrests made in Auckland after fiery Samoa v Tonga test played in Australia (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 27 Oct 2025, 4:30pm

   League festivities lead to 23 arrests across Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 27 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

   Pacific Championship league showdown sparks 23 arrests, 200 infringements in Auckland (opens in new tab)