Austrian Tourists Mugged in Palmerston North

We’re saddened to hear there’s been another violent robbery perpetrated against tourists in New Zealand, this time in the Palmerston North (read all blogs tagged Palmerston North) A report in gives the Manawatu Standard gives barest details of the attack against two Austrian visitors, one of whom lay bleeding from the head after their campervan was stolen.…

Burnside High School In Lockdown, Gunman Spotted

Christchurch’s Burnside High School was placed in lockdown at 11 am after a man carrying a firearm was seen in the vicinity. Reports on twitter say that armed police and dogs were moved into the school whilst pupils remained in their classrooms. The Canterbury Star also picked up on the story, adding the following details “The…

Armed Siege in Wanganui

Armed Offender Squad officers have cordoned off a Wanganui street after at least three gun shots were heard. The NZ Herald reported “At 2.45 this afternoon emergency services were called to the Wanganui suburb of Aramoho following reports of gunshots being fired. A man was spotted walking around with a gun but he has since left the…