Tag: offensive_weapon

Live Stream Leads Police to Drug and Weapon Seizure in West Auckland

27 Jul 2026 3:54 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

An 18-year-old man faces charges after allegedly live-streaming himself brandishing a machete and doing burnouts in west Auckland. Police, alerted by viewers, found drugs, weapons, and cash in his vehicle.

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Five Arrested After Gang Funeral in Rotorua

6 Nov 2025 5:25 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Rotorua police express disappointment after arresting five individuals following a gang funeral, citing traffic offenses and possession of an offensive weapon.

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