Man arrested after allegedly using speargun in Papatoetoe carjacking

Friday 28 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 28 Nov 2025, 8:51pm

A 42-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a speargun to steal a vehicle from an elderly man in Papatoetoe. The incident occurred on Friday following an attempted break-in on Wyllie Road. The man faces charges including aggravated robbery and is expected to appear in Manukau District Court.

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1. 1NewsFri 28 Nov 2025, 7:21pm

   Man charged over speargun carjacking spree in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 28 Nov 2025, 7:45pm

   Arrest made after spear gun used in Papatoetoe carjacking (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 28 Nov 2025, 8:06pm

   Man brandishes spear gun at pensioner before stealing car in Papatoetoe, Auckland (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 28 Nov 2025, 8:51pm

   Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland's Papatoetoe (opens in new tab)