Ross Grantham
Ross Grantham is a police inspector serving as the Manawatū Area Commander, known for his role in responding to community safety issues. He was recently in the news following the tragic death of a teenager who suffered a serious head injury during a private 'run it straight' game, where he highlighted the dangers associated with this viral social media trend.
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Inspector Ross Grantham said police were called to the property after a firearm was reported.
Man killed in Waitārere Beach incident, Ben Timmins, suffered stab wound, not gunshot
New Zealand· 2026-02-02
Inspector Ross Grantham provided details about the police response to the shooting incident.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was working on court documents before deathNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Inspector Ross Grantham said officers were at the property within eight minutes.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Police scene examination to take days after one found dead, three critical at rural propertyNew Zealand· 2026-01-14Inspector Ross Grantham provided details about the police response to the shooting incident.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was a ‘broken’ manNew Zealand· 2026-01-14Inspector Ross Grantham provided details about the shooting incident at Waitārere Beach.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Man dead, three critical after shooting in HorowhenuaNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Inspector Ross Grantham confirmed the ages of the children who died in the fire.
Manawatū house fire victims named as community rallies around motherNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Inspector Ross Grantham confirmed four people were killed in the fire.
Sanson house fire: Friends rally around mother of dead children, police continue examinationNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Ross Grantham stated that neither the police nor the community would tolerate reckless violence.
Man arrested after sixth alleged firearms incident in Levin since last weekNew Zealand· 2025-08-26
Inspector Ross Grantham said nobody was injured but the occupants and neighbours were shaken by the event.
Police increase presence in Levin after three shootings in two daysNew Zealand· 2025-08-19Police Inspector Ross Grantham said his officers were put at serious risk by the aggressive behaviour of many involved in the night’s event.
Authorities brace for Levin boy racer meet a year on from violent event where police injured by crowdNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Local police chief Ross Grantham described Satterthwaite's death as a 'huge tragedy' and warned others about the significant safety risks involved.
צעיר בן 19 מניו זילנד מת בגלל "אתגר ההתנגשות" בטיקטוק
Israel· 2025-05-28
Ross Grantham is a police spokesperson who highlighted the significant risks associated with 'run it straight'.
19-jähriger Neuseeländer stirbt bei viraler Challenge
Switzerland· 2025-05-27
Inspector Ross Grantham highlighted the safety concerns associated with the impromptu game that led to Ryan Satterthwaite's death.
Ryan Satterthwaite death: Palmerston North teen’s devastated family slam viral tackle trendNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Inspector Ross Grantham confirmed the details surrounding the tragic incident involving Ryan Satterthwaite.
Runit Championship League’s $200k Auckland final blocked from major stadiumNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Inspector Ross Grantham highlighted the safety concerns associated with the collision game played by teenagers.
NZ teenager dies from dangerous collision game
Australia· 2025-05-27
Inspector Ross Grantham expressed his condolences regarding the teenager's tragic death.
New Zealand teenager dies after tackle game linked to viral Run It Straight challenge | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Ross Grantham, the Manawatū Area Commander, provided details about the teenager's serious head injury during a tackle game.
Teenager dies after suffering serious head injury in private ‘run it straight’ gameNew Zealand· 2025-05-27