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Gunman Sentenced After Dramatic Auckland Police Chase

2/22/2026

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In Auckland, Kaihau fired a semi-automatic shotgun at a fleeing Toyota Caldina while in a white Audi.
Police tracked the vehicle after hearing gunfire and arrested Kaihau after a red-light chase.
He was already on intensive supervision for prior firearms charges.
At sentencing, the Crown prosecutor argued against leniency, with Kaihau's lawyer citing a difficult background and addiction, resulting in a sentence of two years and eight months.

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Story summary

In Auckland, Kaihau fired a semi-automatic shotgun at a fleeing Toyota Caldina while in a white Audi.
Police tracked the vehicle after hearing gunfire and arrested Kaihau after a red-light chase.
He was already on intensive supervision for prior firearms charges.
At sentencing, the Crown prosecutor argued against leniency, with Kaihau's lawyer citing a difficult background and addiction, resulting in a sentence of two years and eight months.