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A person's in custody after a reported firearms sighting on Hamilton's Silverdale Road just before 3pm, with nearby schools going into lockdown

2 April 2025

Two imitation firearms have been recovered .

Charges are being considered.

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03 Mar: Crusaders coach believes fans are right to question process leading to Chiefs prop Jared Proffit avoiding suspension

02 Mar: Crusaders believe they've got case to clear prop from sanction for incident during Saturday's win over Chiefs

01 Mar: Rearguard action from Zimbabwe tail unable to stop them limping to paltry total after winning toss against White Ferns in 3rd T20 in Hamilton

01 Mar: Coach Rob Penney believes the Crusaders' 43-33 Super Rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton will do their confidence the world of good

28 Feb: The Chiefs are refusing to underestimate a wounded Crusaders side ahead of tonight's Super Rugby grand final rematch in Hamilton

27 Feb: One person's in a serious condition after an alleged road-rage incident in Hamilton this morning

26 Feb: An 18-year-old's been charged with aggravated robbery, accused of stealing a ute last Friday - after threatening its owner at the Ngaruawahia boat ramp, north of Hamilton

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