A lockdown's lifted at Hawke's Bay Hospital - with reports of a man seen in handcuffs
A lockdown's lifted at Hawke's Bay Hospital - with reports of a man seen in handcuffs
23 July 2025
Health NZ says issues kicked off at the Hastings ED about 1.20pm.
Hawkes Bay Today reports officers have been seen speaking to a handcuffed man at the Department's entrance.
A staff member says a memo earlier announced the lockdown - warning of a potential gunman, and telling staff to avoid doors and windows, and let nobody exit.
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