Police respond to reports of firearms discharged near Warkworth

Sunday 23 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 23 Mar 2025, 2:08pm

In this story NZ Transport Agency

Armed police responded to a serious incident on Goatley Road near Warkworth on Sunday afternoon following reports of firearms being discharged. The incident led to the closure of State Highway 1, and officers have been speaking with two people regarding the callout.

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1. StuffSun 23 Mar 2025, 12:42pm

   Police responding to reports of firearms discharged outside Warkworth (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 23 Mar 2025, 1:32pm

   Armed police close State Highway 1 north of Auckland after reports of gunshots (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 23 Mar 2025, 2:08pm

   Police incident unfolding on Auckland's SH1 north of Warkworth (opens in new tab)