Tauranga man discharged without conviction for possessing emergency equipment

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 9:07pm

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A 30-year-old Tauranga auto-electrician was discharged without conviction after illegally keeping an ambulance light and siren. He had installed the Hato Hone St John equipment in his vehicle, intending to use it if he encountered accidents or fallen trees while driving.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 8:00pm

   Tauranga man discharged without conviction for having ambulance light and siren, police equipment (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 8:45pm

   Man discharged without conviction for having ambulance light and siren, police equipment (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 9:07pm

   Man installed siren hoping to be 'good Samaritain' (opens in new tab)