Home / Northern AdvocateOne arrested after firearms incident in Pipiwai, Far NorthJaime LythMultimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·7 Nov, 2022 12:00 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice are at the scene of a shooting in Pipiwai. Photo / NZMEPolice are at the scene of a shooting in Pipiwai. Photo / NZMEOne person has been arrested after a firearms incident in Pipiwai, 50km from Whangārei.Police received a report of a person in possession of a firearm on the corner of Pipiwai and Lovatt Rds around 9am on Monday. "Police attended and located one person of that description at an address in the area," a police spokesperson said. "He was taken into custody without incident."One firearm was located and there were no reports of injuries, police said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The incident was in a remote location near the intersection of Lovatt Rd and Pipiwai Rd, where there are few residential properties. Kaikou Marae is a short distance away.The location is just within the boundaries of the Far North District.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Northern AdvocateNorthern AdvocateTradie turns work carpark into community vegetable garden25 Nov 04:00 PMNorthern AdvocateConstruction king finally sells Bay of Islands lodge after slashing price by almost $2m25 Nov 07:22 AMNorthern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Major summer festival cancels 2026 date 25 Nov 06:55 AMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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