Man in court after alleged shotgun discharge in Dargaville

Thursday 6 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 11:54am

A 37-year-old man has appeared in court following a police response to a family harm incident on Ranfurly St in Dargaville. Police used dogs and a helicopter during the incident, which allegedly involved the man firing a shotgun into a garage to intimidate others. The man faces multiple firearm charges.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 6 Aug, 8:43pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 15 hours

NZ HeraldThu 6 Aug, 8:43pm

Person in custody after reported firearm sighting in Dargaville (opens in new tab)
- Man appears in court after Dargaville alleged firearms incident (opens in new tab) Fri 7 Aug, 11:31am
1NewsFri 7 Aug, 11:54am

Police dogs, chopper called in after shotgun fired into Dargaville garage (opens in new tab)