Residents evacuated after suspected explosive device found in Takapuna

Friday 7 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 7 Nov 2025, 1:23pm

Police evacuated a Takapuna street on Thursday after discovering what appeared to be a small improvised explosive device. During the search of a Karaka Street property, officers also found an antique pistol, a BB gun, knives, and drugs. A 20-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in court.

How they headlined it

12:47pm

1. StuffFri 7 Nov 2025, 12:47pm

   Residents evacuated after small IED found in Takapuna (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 7 Nov 2025, 12:57pm

   Weapons, explosive device and ketamine found at Takapuna address (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 7 Nov 2025, 1:07pm

   Auckland street evacuated after police find what they thought was small bomb (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 7 Nov 2025, 1:23pm

   Police discover stash of weapons and drug paraphernalia at Takapuna property (opens in new tab)