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Amoured vehicles began their entry to the property where the gunman is holed up.

Police remained at their posts on Thursday morning.

The stand-off continued through overnight, Wednesday into Thursday.

The stand-off continued through overnight, Wednesday into Thursday.

The stand-off continued through overnight, Wednesday into Thursday.

The stand-off continued through overnight, Wednesday into Thursday.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement at a media briefing on Wednesday.

Police cordon on Onepu Spring Road, Wednesday. PHOTO: Whakatane Beacon

Police cordon on Onepu Spring Road, Wednesday. PHOTO: Whakatane Beacon

The stand-off on Thursday morning.

The 27-year-old alleged gunman is driven away by police.

Family of the alleged gunman near the police cordon.

Police Commissioner Mike Bush and Maori liaison officer Warwick Morehu.

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