Pakuranga Night Market stabbing

The story so far

Early reports said the incident was on Aylesbury Street and that police were looking for an alleged offender, while a later report placed it in an underground carpark at Pakuranga Plaza.^{21, 22 Jun 2025} A 23-year-old man handed himself in to police on Sunday evening and has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.^{22 Jun 2025} The markets were closed after the stabbing, and the two injured people remained in critical condition at Middlemore Hospital.^{22, 26 Jun 2025}

What's next

The 23-year-old man is due to appear in court in July.^{26 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 21 Jun 2025Two people critically injured in alleged stabbing near Pakuranga night markets.
2. 22 Jun 2025Man turns himself in; expected to appear in court the next day.
3. 22 Jun 202523-year-old man charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
4. 26 Jun 2025Police seek video footage; two victims remain critical at Middlemore.

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