Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Auckland courier driver

Thursday 18 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Sep 2025, 2:19pm

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the August 2024 killing of Tuipulotu Vi. The 59-year-old courier driver was fatally shot inside his vehicle on Marvon Downs Avenue in Pakuranga Heights. Police have been investigating the homicide since the incident occurred last year.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 18 Sep 2025, 1:55pm

   Man arrested, charged with being party to East Auckland courier driver fatal shooting (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 18 Sep 2025, 2:04pm

   Arrest after man fatally shot in Auckland last August (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 18 Sep 2025, 2:19pm

   Man arrested in relation to Auckland courier driver’s killing last year (opens in new tab)