Man charged with murder after two people shot in Wattle Downs

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 1 Sep, 12:30pm

A 30-year-old man has been charged with two counts of murder following a double homicide in South Auckland. Emergency services responded to a report of a handgun and an injured woman at a Gambare Place address on 27 August. The man had previously been speaking with investigators.

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1. StuffTue 1 Sep, 12:00pm

   Man charged following Auckland double homicide (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 1 Sep, 12:28pm

   South Auckland double homicide: Man charged after two found dead in Wattle Downs (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 1 Sep, 12:30pm

   Murder charges laid after pair fatally shot in South Auckland (opens in new tab)