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Person in custody after firearm report in Mata, Northland

Brodie Stone
By Brodie Stone
Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·
6 Apr, 2025 09:52 PMQuick Read

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Police said inquiries were ongoing today after a dispute south of Whangārei. Photo / NZME

Police said inquiries were ongoing today after a dispute south of Whangārei. Photo / NZME

A person has been arrested after they reportedly had a firearm during an argument at a property south of Whangārei.

Police received reports about a dispute between people known to one another taking place at a Fulton Rd address in Mata about 7.42am today.

A police spokesperson said one person was quickly arrested and inquiries were ongoing.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.

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