Whangārei man arrested after 15-hour standoff with police while up a tree

The 40-year-old was spotted in the tree by the police Eagle helicopter.

Reported by RNZ. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 13, 2026, 22:37 UTC

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1. RNZNew ZealandNovember 13, 2026, 22:37 UTC

   Whangārei man arrested after 15-hour standoff with police while up a tree

   The 40-year-old was spotted in the tree by the police Eagle helicopter.

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