Police arrested a 28-year-old man alleged to have had an imitation firearm in Auckland's city centre. Auckland police arrest man after allegedly finding him with fake gun in city centrePolice arrested a 28-year-old man alleged to have had an imitation firearm in Auckland's city centre. A 28-year-old man has been arrested after police allegedly found him with a fake gun in Auckland’s city centre. Armed officers took a 28-year-old man into custody near the intersection of Cook and Hobson Sts about 4.45pm today. Inquiries had been underway when police received information the man was on Nelson St in the central city.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 12, 2026 11:55 UTC