Two teenagers charged after ducks allegedly targeted with air rifle
Friday 18 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Two people, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with animal cruelty following reports of ducks being shot in Avondale. Police responded to Roberton Road late at night and seized an air rifle and a crossbow at the scene.
Key facts
4 facts
- Two people aged 18 and 19 were taken into custody
- Charges of cruelty or ill-treatment of animals were laid
- The incident occurred on Roberton Road, Avondale, around 11.15pm on Thursday
- An air rifle and a crossbow were seized by police
The full story
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Two teenagers, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with cruelty or ill-treatment of animals. The charges follow allegations that ducks were shot with an air rifle in Auckland.
Police responded to an address on Roberton Road in Avondale at approximately 11.15pm on Thursday. The call was made following reports of people shooting ducks.
Officers located and seized an air rifle and a crossbow at the property. Police stated that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and 1News.