Officers escort a man into a police van in South Auckland. Image: NZ HeraldTwenty-nine people were arrested amid raucous scenes in South Auckland after Tonga beat rivals Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup. A police spokeswoman said Counties Manukau police arrested 29 people in relation to the celebrations. Two fights were captured on camera as high-energy celebrations bubbled over for some, thought the night started off well enough, a New Zealand Herald photographer at the scene said. During the week, Tongan and Samoan fans clashed in South Auckland, including one incident in Otara involving 200 people and six arrests.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 04, 2017 20:15 UTC