A man was charged in Auckland court on over a targeted bus stabbing that killed one and injured several during rush hour.

A 36-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, charged with murder and assault in connection with a stabbing incident on an Auckland bus on Monday. The attacks occurred during a rush hour, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. The suspect, whose identity has not been publicly released, was arrested shortly after the incident. Prosecutors allege the attacks were intentional and targeted. The court proceedings are ongoing, with no further details released about the suspect’s motives or the victims.