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One person injured in 'hunting incident' near Wairoa

June 2, 2019
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One person has been injured during what is thought to be a hunting incident in Nuhaka near Wairoa.

Police say they were called to a rural property at about 2.45 pm today to assist ambulance staff.

The injured person was transported to hospital by helicopter.

Police inquiries are continuing.

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