ACT candidate's campaign sign shot near Whangārei

Otago Daily TimesRNZ1NewsSaturday 13 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An ACT Party candidate's hoarding was shot multiple times early last Monday near Whangārei. A local resident reported that up to seven gunshots were heard just before 2am. Two children were reportedly asleep in a nearby house at the time of the incident.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Sat 13 Sep 2025, 4:31pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at (opens in new tab)

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    Shooting up candidate's hoarding 'beyond a step too far' (opens in new tab)

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