One person arrested after firearm sighting in Whanganui

Monday 27 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Jul, 8:52pm

Police attended a reported firearm sighting in Whanganui's town centre around 4pm on Monday. One person was taken into custody following the incident. Guyton Street was cordoned off between Victoria Avenue and St Hill Street while authorities responded.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 27 Jul, 6:24pm

   Police responding to firearm sighting in Whanganui (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 27 Jul, 8:52pm

   One arrested as armed police attend reported firearm sighting in Whanganui (opens in new tab)