Armed police have rushed to the area.
A vehicle used during the incident has been impounded.
Steven Taiatini was hit and killed by a car in Ōpōtiki last year.
Two stolen vehicles and a stolen motorbike were also recovered.
A man is facing 30 charges, including for the supply of methamphetamine.
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
"We still have no news. Nothing. Just speculation. A nightmare. We want to wake up."
No arrests have been made so far.
John Salter was sentenced in the Hamilton High Court after pleading guilty to murdering his wife.
The property was well-involved in fire when crews arrived at the scene.
"The death of a worker so young is an indictment on the construction sector."
"It could've been [very different] and the poor woman was coming out of the shower, so just imagine."
The fire occurred at 9pm on Sunday evening.
Shoppers were told to take shelter as the thieves smashed through glass cabinets.
New Zealand rental prices have reached an all-time high, according to Trade Me.
The 22-year-old had already been charged with Shrimpton's kidnapping.
Police said one person needed to be extracted from the vehicle.
At least one person is believed to have received serious injuries.
She has been airlifted to hospital.
MetService warns those attending Northern Bass in Mangawhai can expect more rainfall.
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