Armed police search for person of interest in Whakatu
Thursday 17 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Armed officers surrounded a property and searched residential streets in Whakatu, Hawke’s Bay, while hunting for a person of interest. Cordons were previously established on Buckingham Street and Ngaruroro Avenue. Police have since removed the cordons and stated that the public is not at risk.