East Auckland fatal bus stabbing

The story so far

A 36-year-old man was arrested after two separate stabbings on a number 76 bus in East Auckland, which left one man dead and another seriously injured.^{9 Dec 2025} The attacks were on the number 76 service, and police opened two separate investigations.^{9, 10 Dec 2025} The dead man was 59 years old, and the injured man was 51.^{10 Dec 2025} The stabbing happened on Monday night between Glen Innes and Ōrakei, and local residents said they felt fearful.^{10 Dec 2025} The accused appeared in court charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm and was remanded in custody.^{10 Dec 2025}

Latest

The 36-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on charges of murder and causing grievous bodily harm.^{10 Dec 2025} Local residents have said they feel fearful following the attack.^{10 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 9 Dec 2025A 36-year-old man arrested over two stabbings on a number 76 bus.
2. 10 Dec 2025Accused charged with murder and grievous bodily harm, remanded in custody.
3. 10 Dec 2025Passenger killed and another seriously injured between Glen Innes and Ōrakei.

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