Police issue gang conflict warrant after series of Levin shootings

Thursday 21 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5:27am

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A Gang Conflict Warrant has been issued for Levin, Ōtaki, Shannon, and Foxton following four shootings in three days. Two people were seriously injured in separate incidents, and a house and shed were also shot at. Police believe the incidents are linked to internal gang conflict.

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1. RNZThu 21 Aug 2025, 1:18pm

   Police probe possible links between multiple shootings in Levin (opens in new tab)

   • Gang shootings spark escalated police presence in Levin (opens in new tab) Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5:27am
2. 1NewsThu 21 Aug 2025, 4:04pm

   Police link Levin shootings to internal gang conflict (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 21 Aug 2025, 4:40pm

   Gang Conflict Warrant in effect in Levin after spate of ‘brainless’ shootings (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 21 Aug 2025, 5:08pm

   Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings (opens in new tab)