Man charged in Wadestown samurai sword burglary remains in hospital

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 4:55pm

John Charles Salanoa, 54, faces charges following an alleged aggravated burglary in Wadestown involving a samurai sword. Police say the suspect was pepper-sprayed, tasered, shot, and bitten by a police dog during the incident. He remains in hospital for surgery following his first court appearance.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 4:00pm

   Wadestown samurai sword burglary-accused named as John Charles Salanoa (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 2 Oct 2025, 4:55pm

   Wadestown burglary suspect has surgery (opens in new tab)