Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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There are multiple reports of a large police presence near Foxton.

Residents have told RNZ they've seen about six police cars with lights and sirens on since 1pm on Friday.

Local Paul, said he saw at least five cop cars "flying past" on State Highway 1 heading south toward Foxton.

Another local said they saw about 12 police cars past the Foxton Race Course on Bergin Rd.

At about 2pm a Foxton resident said a helicopter was flying over an area of State Highway 1 just north of the town.

"It's done a big circle and it's coming back around. It's going very slowly, hovering."

A motorist travelling south through Foxton told RNZ there was "a large police event unfolding" just north of the town.

He said the armed offenders squad, a police helicopter and at least 10 police cars were visible.

They said State Highway 1 is open.

Police have been contacted for comment.