Pedestrian killed in Kaipara
A 65-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car on SH14 at Tangiteroria, near Dargaville, at about 8am on Wednesday. The man appeared to have been crossing the road when he was struck by a car travelling east towards Whangārei. Attempts to revive the man at the scene failed. The car involved, a Toyota, appeared to be heavily damaged. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Teen charged with threatening to kill
A 17-year-old has appeared in Kaikohe Youth Court following an incident with an imitation firearm in the Mid North on Tuesday. Members of the public called police around 9am after a youth carrying what appeared to a gun case allegedly made threats near Taumatamakuku, between Kawakawa and Moerewa. Armed police responded, along with a police dog unit. The youth was located on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail and arrested. He appeared in court on Wednesday charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm and threatening to kill.
Large scrub fire in Ruatangata West
Two helicopters were brought in to bring a large scrub fire under control in Whangārei. The fire, on Hodge Rd in Ruatangata West, was reported about 4.30pm on Tuesday and had burnt 1 ha by 4.45pm. Fire crews from Whangārei, Kamo, Hikurangi, Dargaville and Maungakaramea were at the scene late yesterday. It was unclear how it started or whether the fire was threatening properties. A digger was on standby late yesterday.
False alarm over firearms callout
Police were called to a firearms incident in Taipa on Wednesday afternoon but it was found to be sparked by young people playing with imitation firearms. They were given a warning about the dangers of playing with imitation guns, a police spokesperson said.
Free hearing checks in Moerewa
Bay Audiology is visiting Moerewa every second Friday to provide free hearing checks. The service is available for anyone over 18 on April 8 and 22, May 6 and 20. To book an appointment call Bay Audiology Kerikeri on 09 407 1500.
