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• Fear of "Vigilante Justice" as Graffiti Offender Pleads Guilty

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A 61-year-old Auckland man has admitted to spray-painting anti-Indian graffiti that incited violence near a local primary school. Appearing in the Manukau District Court on Friday,...

• Auckland’s Indian Community Demands Action After Targeted Threats and Graffiti

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: AXL News

  A public meeting in Papatoetoe on Friday, April 17, 2026, became a flashpoint for frustration as members of Auckland’s Indian community voiced their fears over a rise in targeted r...

• Convicted Offender Jailed Following Multiple Breaches of Child Safety Zones

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Crime

  John Tekuru, a 20-year-old man previously imprisoned for attempting to abduct a toddler with sexual intent, has been returned to custody after violating strict release conditions w...

• 61-Year-Old Man Charged Over Anti-Indian Graffiti in Auckland

  Published: Apr 16, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A 61-year-old man from Papatoetoe has been released on bail following his appearance in the Manukau District Court. He faces charges related to the appearance of threatening anti-I...