Armed police cordon off road north of Masterton after church fires

Sunday 23 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 23 Feb 2025, 4:04pm

Police are investigating after a man claimed responsibility online for suspicious fires that damaged four Masterton churches on Saturday. Armed officers cordoned off Mikimiki Road on Sunday afternoon after discovering a vehicle of interest. The investigation into the fires, which may have targeted seven churches, is ongoing.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 23 Feb 2025, 11:28am

   Masterton church fires: Police aware of man claiming responsibility online (opens in new tab)

   • Armed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church fires (opens in new tab) Sun 23 Feb 2025, 3:23pm
2. The Post via StuffSun 23 Feb 2025, 2:33pm

   Armed police cordon off road north of Masterton (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsSun 23 Feb 2025, 4:04pm

   Armed police cordon off road in Masterton (opens in new tab)