Police investigate alleged assaults on Tauranga Hospital staff

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 12:57pm

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Police are investigating reports of a man acting aggressively at Tauranga Hospital on 21 August. Officers responded to two separate incidents occurring hours apart, during which two staff members were allegedly assaulted. Senior Sergeant Scott Merritt confirmed that investigations are ongoing.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 27 Aug 2025, 11:46am

   Aggressive man allegedly assaults staff at Tauranga Hospital (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 27 Aug 2025, 12:57pm

   Man allegedly assaults two staff at Tauranga Hospital (opens in new tab)