Man charged after email threat caused Waiuku College lockdown

Friday 14 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 14 Mar 2025, 4:36pm

In this story Ministry of Justice, Waiuku College

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court following an email threat that forced Waiuku College into lockdown on Wednesday. Police also responded to reports of two small fires at the school on Friday morning. Investigations into the fires are currently in the early stages.

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1. RNZFri 14 Mar 2025, 1:27pm

   Man faces gun charges over email threat to Auckland schools (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Mar 2025, 4:36pm

   Police respond to reports of fire at Waiuku College days after email threat prompts lockdown (opens in new tab)