Man charged over alleged South Auckland double homicide

Home / New ZealandNZ Herald1 Sep, 2026 12:28 AMQuick ReadNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The Government's being accused of giving the country the run-around with next year's fuel tax.A man has been charged with two counts of murder following an alleged double homicide in South Auckland. Two people were found dead in a Gambare Place, Wattle Downs home on August 27 by police. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Va’aelua says both people were fatally shot.

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Man charged over alleged South Auckland double homicide

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