Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 1:44pm | Central

Incident update, New Plymouth

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Attribute to: Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray

Police cordons around New Plymouth Boys’ High School have been lifted following a reported threat this morning.

Police were first notified at approximately 9.50am and the high school went into lockdown as a precaution. The lockdown has now been lifted.

A substantial Police effort was put in place following the threat and included the Armed Offenders Squad which was called in as a precaution.

Police enquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident.

ENDS