Source: New Zealand Police
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.
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Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/10/incident-update-new-plymouth/