Armed police have rescued a 25-year-old woman held hostage in Mangatawhiri, south of Auckland, this morning.
Inspector Anthony Edwards said police were told about 6.15am that the woman was being held against her will in Paparimu Road, 11km northwest of Maramarua.
Roadblocks were put in place and the Armed Offenders Squad were mobilised.
Mr Edwards said police took three men into custody after securing the woman, who was unharmed.
Police said it was not thought to be a domestic incident and they were deciding whether charges would be laid.
- NZHERALD STAFF
Three held after armed police free hostage
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