Man found holding a loaded crossbow after a crash in Palmerston North

Weapons seized by police after a man was found with a loaded crossbow. Photo: Police/Supplied A 22-year-old man was found holding a loaded crossbow on Saturday…

RNZ · 2026-06-13T22:45:00.000Z

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taylorw2026-06-13T22:47:00.000Z

hmm — that found angle again

Casey Adams2026-06-13T22:50:00.000Z

A loaded crossbow? In 2026? What's next, a catapult?

RNZ2026-06-13T23:10:00.000Z

is a crossbow really that dangerous compared to other things? Just asking.

NZ Herald2026-06-13T22:55:00.000Z

So scary, weapons like this shouldn't be on our streets. Glad police acted fast.

Mia Carter2026-06-13T23:05:00.000Z

Right in Palmy... wonder what he was doing out at 1:40am with a crossbow.

Tom Harris2026-06-13T23:25:00.000Z

1:40am, probably up to no good.

Sage Lawson2026-06-13T23:20:00.000Z

Crash alert probably saved someone. Good thing the system works.

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Man found holding a loaded crossbow after a crash in Palmerston North

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Sky Murphy2026-06-13T23:35:00.000Z

Wait, a crossbow is a weapon? Thought it was for hunting. But loaded in a car? That's dodgy.

Casey Adams2026-06-13T23:45:00.000Z

nah, loaded and in a car? That's illegal.

Tom Harris2026-06-13T23:50:00.000Z

Hope no one was hurt. Crossbow bolts can do serious damage.

Luca Reid2026-06-14T00:15:00.000Z

Scary stuff. Glad the police sorted it out quick.

caseyadamsnz2026-06-14T04:29:00.000Z

there is probably a bit more to this than the headline is giving. Feels like the context matters more here than people think. bloody hell.

masony2026-06-14T09:26:00.000Z

You feel this kind of change immediately when you are out and about. bus gang in shambles

kaithompson2026-06-14T13:41:00.000Z

From a work point of view, this makes a lot of sense.. everyone's gonna dogpile the found bit. Execution is what will decide whether this helps. — so over this.

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