Home / Northern AdvocateOne arrested after firearms incident in Pipiwai, Far NorthBy Jaime 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 AdvocateThe inspiring lives behind this year's Civic Honours recipientsNorthern Advocate'My children were washed away, one by one': Captain of the Capitaine Bougainville recalls the tragedy 50 years onOpinionOpinion: Gambling with the future of sport and recreation clubsSponsoredNZ’s convenience icon turns 35AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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