Police have made an arrest in connection with the alleged murder of 59-year-old courier driver Tuipulotu Vi.
A 23-year-old man was arrested after police executed a search warrant in 艑tara this morning, a police spokesman said.
He has been charged with being party to Vi鈥檚 murder and was due in the Manukau District Court this afternoon.
The fatal shooting happened in August last year. Police were called to reports of gunshots on Marvon Downs Ave in the early morning.
Vi鈥檚 courier van was struck by gunfire outside his Pixie Pl home in Pakuranga Heights about 6.45am.
Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said police had spent months piecing together information for the case. He acknowledged the 鈥渟ignificant鈥 time passed.
鈥淚 would also like to acknowledge the investigation team who have remained committed to holding those responsible for Mr Vi鈥檚 death to account.鈥
鈥淥ur thoughts remain with Mr Vi鈥檚 family.
He said police inquiries are continuing and further arrests are possible.
- More to come
Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers business, breaking news and local stories from T膩maki Makaurau. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022.
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