Man arrested after firearm discharged near Thames swimming hole

Sunday 30 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12:49pm

A 20-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly threatening people and firing a shot into the air near a swimming spot on Kauaeranga Valley Road. Police say the man threw the weapon into vegetation before leaving in a vehicle. He faces charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and is due in court on Monday.

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1. Waikato TimesSun 30 Nov 2025, 11:55am

   Arrest after gunshot, threats reported at Thames swimming hole (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 30 Nov 2025, 12:11pm

   Man charged after weapon fired near popular Thames swimming spot (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 30 Nov 2025, 12:34pm

   Man arrested after shot fired near popular Thames swimming spot (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 30 Nov 2025, 12:49pm

   Man arrested after gunshot fired near Thames swimming hole (opens in new tab)