New Lynn supermarket attack inquest

The story so far

In September 2021 a man stabbed people at a New Lynn supermarket, stabbing five and injuring two others, before undercover police shot him dead.^{4, 5, 13 Jun 2025} Police had been monitoring the attacker over alleged links to Isis, and an inquest heard they knew of the risk he posed before an immigration tribunal hearing.^{5, 6 Jun 2025} A coroner's inquest into the attack and the attacker's death began in an Auckland court on 3 June 2025, with survivors expected to give personal statements.^{4 Jun 2025} Survivors have reported ongoing trauma and criticised government responses to the attack.^{4 Jun 2025} The inquest has examined the moments before the stabbing.^{5 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 4 Jun 2025Coroner's inquest into the September 2021 New Lynn supermarket attack begins.
2. 5 Jun 2025Inquest examines moments before the stabbing; attacker had been monitored over Isis links.
3. 6 Jun 2025Inquest hears police knew of the attacker's risk before an immigration tribunal hearing.
4. 13 Jun 2025First phase of the inquest ends; police counsel says officers had no other option.

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