Police seized a dismantled firearm and ammunition at the Waitārere Beach Rd address hours before they responded to a fatal shooting there. Photo / Mike ScottEmergency services responded to a reported shooting at the property around five hours later. Police came across a confronting scene, and Grantham commended those involved for their efforts. “The call we received shortly after midnight was what we call a ‘non-speech emergency call’ – that is, the caller called 111 but did not speak. Police are expected to remain in and around Waitārere Beach over the coming days while a scene examination is conducted at the property.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2026 20:33 UTC