Extra police deployed to Hawke’s Bay after gang-related incidents

Friday 5 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 4:37pm

Additional officers are being sent to Hawke’s Bay following two serious gang-related incidents involving a shooting and an assault. Four people were injured, including two youths who sustained life-threatening injuries. Police are calling for calm as investigations continue into the attacks in the Napier and Hastings areas.

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1. StuffFri 5 Sep 2025, 2:14pm

   Gang assaults, shooting in Hawke’s Bay as police call for calm (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 2:41pm

   Extra police deployed to Hawke's Bay after serious gang-related incidents overnight (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 3:49pm

   'Life-threatening injuries' after gang incidents in Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 4:37pm

   Napier gang violence: Gunshots reported, 2 people injured, 2 youths fighting for their lives after assault (opens in new tab)