Six young people have been injured after an Auckland party spiralled out of control, with reports of machetes, vicious assaults and a car being driven at partygoers. Video / NZHMt Albert party incident: Teen in hospital after surgery as police hunt those responsibleA young person injured when a Mt Albert party spiralled out of control has undergone surgery, as police work to track down those responsible. Dozens of police officers, ambulance staff and firefighters rushed to the incident last night, which spread across a number of streets, with up to 100 people at the scene. Six young people were injured, amid reports of machetes, vicious assaults and a car being driven at partygoers. Some neighbours of the property on Phyllis St had small children, and one home was treated as a refuge for someone who was allegedly stabbed.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 28, 2026 21:13 UTC