BREAKING: Third person charged over east Auckland homicide

BREAKING: Third person charged over east Auckland homicide

Courier driver Tuipulotu Vi was shot dead in Pakuranga Heights in August, 2024. File photo supplied Police have today confirmed a third person has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing homicide investigation following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block commenced on August 19 almost two years ago to investigate the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi on Marvon Downs Avenue. Detective Inspector Shau…

Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in California

Auckland, NZ – Police say a United States national alleged to have acted as a contracted “hitman” in the killing of Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Kokohu Vi, also known as Saia, is now in custody in California after being charged with a similar shooting in the United States. New Zealand Police alleged the 26‑year‑old flew […] The post Alleged US ‘hitman’ in Auckland killing of Tongan father arrested in California appeared first on Kaniva Tong…

US-based suspect charged in 2024 killing of Auckland courier driver

Police can now confirm a third person has been charged with murder as part of an ongoing homicide investigation, following the death of a courier driver in Pakuranga Heights in 2024. Operation Block commenced on 19 August 2024 to investigate the murder of 59-year-old Tuipulotu Vi on Marvon Downs Avenue. Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers, of Counties Manukau CIB, says a murder charged has been filed against a 26-year-old man. “The man is currentl…