Police confirmed a dismantled firearm, firearms parts and ammunition was seized from the property in Waitārere Beach hours before the shooting.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Jan 15
A man is dead, while a woman and two males aged 21 and 17 were rushed to hospital from Waitārere Beach.
Wed, Jan 14
The victim was found in a car park on Marriner Street and has since been flown to Wellington Hospital.
Tue, Jan 13
Police were called to an address on Pioneer Highway at around 3.15pm on Monday.
Mon, Jan 12
"It was so heartwarming to unveil the plaque and it felt very special," August, Hugo and Goldie's mother Chelsey said.
New Zealand
Wed, Jan 7
2025’s most read: Kylee Guy was pregnant with the couple's second child when her husband was shot and killed at their rural home.
Tue, Jan 6
Manawatū acting area commander Inspector Ashley Gurney said an investigation had been launched following the two-vehicle crash near Levin last night.
Fri, Jan 2
Police said it received reports of the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3, south of Turakina, at around 6.05am on Friday.
The winning ticket was sold at Woolworths Feilding.
Thu, Jan 1
The fallen cable poses a serious risk to river users and Horizons Regional Council said it was too early to know when it would be removed.
December 31, 2025
Strong winds and heavy rain have left thousands without power, disrupted travel, and forced Foxton residents to urgently conserve water as crews race to restore services.
December 30, 2025
A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.
Orange warnings for heavy rain and gales cover much of NZ as a powerful low sweeps through, threatening summer plans and New Year festivities.
December 29, 2025
MetService warns of dangerous conditions as an active low brings up to 180mm of rain and gusts of 120km/h.
December 28, 2025
Police said a man became unresponsive while walking the Taranaki Falls Track.
Environment
December 27, 2025
Cole was identified as a person of interest by police in a homicide case, and the public were urged not to approach him.
December 20, 2025
Police said the crash was reported at around 2.40pm near Piripiri Road.
social media platform TikTok helped police to track stolen cars across the region.
December 19, 2025
Police have released the names of the two people who died in a large house fire which broke out in Foxton Beach last week.
December 15, 2025
Police said the 29-year-old is believed to be in the Ruatiti, in the central North Island, area.
The victims were located by police yesterday afternoon.
December 14, 2025
Manawatu Area Commander Ross Grantham confirmed the bodies of two people who were earlier unaccounted for have since been recovered from the scene.
December 9, 2025
FENZ said 30 firefighters were on the ground, blacking out a 15m containment line along the southern flank.
Five helicopters, 10 trucks, and five support vehicles are working to bring the 110 hectare blaze under control.
December 8, 2025
"Dad is OK, thankfully just shaken after a very traumatic ride," Jamie Stratford said.
December 3, 2025
