Oranga Tamariki workers in Whangārei allegedly fired at by youth with air rifle
Summary
Two Oranga Tamariki staff members were allegedly shot at multiple times with an air rifle while visiting a home in Raumanga, Whangārei, on February 10th. Both workers are receiving support as police and Oranga Tamariki investigate the incident. The event has also sparked calls for stricter regulation of air rifles, following a study that found they can be lethal from a distance of 10 metres.
(Source:NZ Herald)