One dead and another critical after Whangārei shooting

Thursday 27 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 27 Feb 2025, 2:04pm

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A person has died and a second person was taken to hospital in critical condition following a shooting at Beach Road Reserve in Onerahi on Thursday. Police have launched a homicide investigation and established cordons at the waterfront site. Authorities stated there is no ongoing risk to the community.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 27 Feb 2025, 11:50am

   Police called to shooting in Whangarei (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 27 Feb 2025, 11:50am

   Whangārei suburb on edge as police, ambulances flood Onerahi streets (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 27 Feb 2025, 11:54am

   One critically injured in 'serious incident' at Whangārei reserve (opens in new tab)

   • One person fatally shot at Whangārei reserve (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Feb 2025, 11:54am
   • Road closed as police respond to 'serious incident' in Whangārei (opens in new tab) Thu 27 Feb 2025, 11:54am
4. RNZThu 27 Feb 2025, 2:04pm

   Person killed, second critical after shooting at Whangārei waterfront park (opens in new tab)