Armed police response: Man charged over imitation firearm near Auckland’s K Road

UpdatedNZ Herald24 Aug, 2026 04:43 AMQuick ReadA 26-year-old man was charged with presenting an imitation firearm and threatening behaviour. Photo / Dean PurcellA 26-year-old man was charged with presenting an imitation firearm and threatening behaviour. Photo / Dean PurcellArmed police descended on a central Auckland street after reports a man had presented a firearm during an argument.Police went to Edinburgh St, off Karangahape Rd, about 3.35pm and took a man into custody.An imitation firearm was found at the scene. A worker at a mechanic shop on