Man arrested after shots fired at police in Palmerston North

Monday 1 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 6:11pm

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A 20-year-old man is in custody following two separate incidents where shots were fired at police in Palmerston North over the last 48 hours. The most recent shooting occurred early Monday morning during a vehicle pursuit on Highbury Ave. The man faces charges including using a firearm against a law enforcement officer.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 5:02pm

   Palmerston North shooting: Man arrested after multiple shots fired at police (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 1 Sep 2025, 5:22pm

   Shots fired at police in two separate Palmerston North incidents (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 1 Sep 2025, 5:45pm

   Arrest made after gunshots fired at police in Palmerston North (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 1 Sep 2025, 5:51pm

   'Violent and vile': Multiple shots fired at police in Palmerston North (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesMon 1 Sep 2025, 6:11pm

   Arrest after shots fired at police in Palmerston North (opens in new tab)