School lockdown due to firearms incident
Taupō Police are responding to a report of a person with a firearm on Acacia Bay Road, Nukuhau.
What you need to know:
- Police first responded to an address on Maunsell Road shortly before 9am on Thursday. Police are understood to be engaged in a stand-off after a "family-harm related incident". A Police spokesperson said there are "concerns for a person's wellbeing".
- A nearby school has been asked to lockdown as a precaution.
- Cordons are in place blocking the road at Acacia Bay Road and Norman Smith Street and the public is asked to avoid the area while police work to resolve the situation safely.
Could the jury service process be improved?
Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.
But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury service system to address these challenges?
Home projects
Creating an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture, floating shelves, a tidy charging station and Resene Atlas makes space-saving sense.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Waikato Open Days
Join us at our open days and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you.
Learn about our living and care options, tour our show homes and the wonderful amenities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you.
Loading…
