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NZ Herald
26-04-2025
- NZ Herald
Investigation after fire rips through house in Wairoa, damages neighbouring home
Because of the size of the blaze, firefighters were largely tasked with preventing as much damage as possible to the other home, the spokeswoman said. James said police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand carried out a scene examination on Saturday, though the cause of the fire was unexplained. 'Enquiries are ongoing, but at this stage we are satisfied the fire is not connected to any gang-related incidents that occurred in Wairoa earlier this month.' On Thursday, Eastern District Police were issued a Gang Conflict Warrant following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power. A significant operation is under way across Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, including in Wairoa. The Gang Conflict Warrant is issued under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act and gives Police special powers to search vehicles of suspected gang members, and to seize firearms, weapons and vehicles, Detective Inspector James said. 'While we do not believe the Apatu Street fire is related to those tensions, Police will continue to have a highly visible presence in the Wairoa community, and in communities around the Eastern District.'
Scoop
26-04-2025
- Scoop
Police Investigating House Fire In Wairoa
Press Release – New Zealand Police The house suffered substantial damage, and a neighbouring property was also damaged by the fire. Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: An investigation is under way into a house fire in Wairoa overnight. Emergency services were called to the well-involved fire on Apatu Street about 7pm on Friday. The house had been vacant for several years, and no injuries were reported. The house suffered substantial damage, and a neighbouring property was also damaged by the fire. Today, Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand carried out a scene examination, though the cause of the fire is unexplained. Enquiries are ongoing, but at this stage we are satisfied the fire is not connected to any gang-related incidents that occurred in Wairoa earlier this month. On Thursday, Eastern District Police were issued a Gang Conflict Warrant following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power. A significant operation is under way across Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, including in Wairoa. The Gang Conflict Warrant is issued under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act and gives us special powers to search vehicles of suspected gang members, and to seize firearms, weapons and vehicles. While we do not believe the Apatu Street fire is related to those tensions, Police will continue to have a highly visible presence in the Wairoa community, and in communities around the Eastern District.
Scoop
26-04-2025
- Scoop
Police Investigating House Fire In Wairoa
Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: An investigation is under way into a house fire in Wairoa overnight. Emergency services were called to the well-involved fire on Apatu Street about 7pm on Friday. The house had been vacant for several years, and no injuries were reported. The house suffered substantial damage, and a neighbouring property was also damaged by the fire. Today, Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand carried out a scene examination, though the cause of the fire is unexplained. Enquiries are ongoing, but at this stage we are satisfied the fire is not connected to any gang-related incidents that occurred in Wairoa earlier this month. On Thursday, Eastern District Police were issued a Gang Conflict Warrant following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power. A significant operation is under way across Hawke's Bay and Tairāwhiti, including in Wairoa. The Gang Conflict Warrant is issued under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act and gives us special powers to search vehicles of suspected gang members, and to seize firearms, weapons and vehicles. While we do not believe the Apatu Street fire is related to those tensions, Police will continue to have a highly visible presence in the Wairoa community, and in communities around the Eastern District.
Scoop
24-04-2025
- Scoop
Gang Conflict Warrant Issued In Eastern District
Press Release – New Zealand Police The violence we are seeing from these two gangs particularly those incidents where firearms are involved – is absolutely unacceptable in our communities. Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Eastern District Police have today been issued a Gang Conflict Warrant, following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power. At around 10:45pm on Tuesday night, shots were fired at houses in Wairoa associated with both gangs, and a Napier house connected to one of the gangs was targeted this morning. We're also aware of a number of alleged gang-related incidents in Wairoa that have not been reported to us, including assaults, vehicle rammings, other damage to cars, and threatening behaviour. A significant operation is under way across Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay in response to this senseless violence between the two gangs, and the Gang Conflict Warrant issued today gives us valuable additional powers to draw on. The Gang Conflict Warrant is issued under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act and gives us special powers to search vehicles of suspected gang members, and to seize firearms, weapons and vehicles. The violence we are seeing from these two gangs – particularly those incidents where firearms are involved – is absolutely unacceptable in our communities. The residents of our communities have the right to be able to go about their daily lives without fearing for their safety from gang-related violence. They've had enough and so have we. As part of our investigation into the recent offending, officers in Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay will be stopping vehicles with links to gang members and searching gang-related addresses. Officers will also be maintaining a highly visible presence in our communities to provide reassurance. We are determined to hold those responsible for the recent offending to account and gang members should be on notice that we will not tolerate this ongoing violence. Today we arrested two men in relation to the incident in Wairoa on Tuesday night. The two men – aged 18 and 35 – have been charged with aggravated burglary and possession of offensive weapons. Further arrests are likely in the coming days.
Scoop
24-04-2025
- Scoop
Gang Conflict Warrant Issued In Eastern District
Detective Inspector Marty James, District Manager Criminal Investigations: Eastern District Police have today been issued a Gang Conflict Warrant, following several incidents stemming from ongoing tensions between Mongrel Mob and Black Power. At around 10:45pm on Tuesday night, shots were fired at houses in Wairoa associated with both gangs, and a Napier house connected to one of the gangs was targeted this morning. We're also aware of a number of alleged gang-related incidents in Wairoa that have not been reported to us, including assaults, vehicle rammings, other damage to cars, and threatening behaviour. A significant operation is under way across Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay in response to this senseless violence between the two gangs, and the Gang Conflict Warrant issued today gives us valuable additional powers to draw on. The Gang Conflict Warrant is issued under the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act and gives us special powers to search vehicles of suspected gang members, and to seize firearms, weapons and vehicles. The violence we are seeing from these two gangs – particularly those incidents where firearms are involved - is absolutely unacceptable in our communities. The residents of our communities have the right to be able to go about their daily lives without fearing for their safety from gang-related violence. They've had enough and so have we. As part of our investigation into the recent offending, officers in Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay will be stopping vehicles with links to gang members and searching gang-related addresses. Officers will also be maintaining a highly visible presence in our communities to provide reassurance. We are determined to hold those responsible for the recent offending to account and gang members should be on notice that we will not tolerate this ongoing violence. Today we arrested two men in relation to the incident in Wairoa on Tuesday night. The two men – aged 18 and 35 - have been charged with aggravated burglary and possession of offensive weapons. Further arrests are likely in the coming days.
