Several young people had “gained access to the roof” of the residence, Winter said yesterday. Young people on the roof of the Korowai Manaaki youth justice residence on Friday. Youth pictured on the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility in Wiri in October 2024. “No, they’re not coming down for KFC,” Luxon said, referencing bargaining chips offered to youths at the same facility in July the previous year, and at the Te Puna Wai ō Tuhinapo youth justice facility near Christchurch. Iain Chapman, OT acting deputy chief executive youth justice services and residential care, told the Herald staff were engaging with the youths alongside police to bring them down safely.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 10, 2026 20:31 UTC