Five military-style firearms found in children's bedrooms during Napier raid

Tuesday 8 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 8 Jul 2025, 7:17pm

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Police discovered five unsecured military-style semi-automatic firearms in children's bedrooms during a search of a Napier home. The raid was conducted after concerns were raised regarding a 42-year-old firearms licence holder. The man has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

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1. StuffTue 8 Jul 2025, 5:14pm

   Five prohibited military-style guns found in children’s bedrooms during police raid (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 8 Jul 2025, 5:21pm

   Illegal firearms found in children's bedrooms (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 8 Jul 2025, 5:30pm

   'Military-style' semi-automatic firearms found in children's bedrooms (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 8 Jul 2025, 7:17pm

   Napier man arrested after military-style guns found in children’s bedrooms (opens in new tab)