Crime
'Thoughts & condolences': Deputy mayor on tragic Auckland shooting
Auckland's Deputy Mayor has described today as one of deep contrast, with an unthinkable tragedy on what should be a time of celebration with the city hosting the opening match of the FIFA world cup… Video, Audio
'Shocking & traumatic': 3 dead in Auckland CBD shooting including gunman
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"Shocking and traumatic." That's the police commissioner's description of the Auckland CBD… Video, Audio
Watch: Chris Hipkins says NZ mourning in wake of deadly shooting
The Prime Minister says the whole nation is mourning after this morning's shooting in the city, which left multiple people injured and three dead.
Watch: Luxon hails heroes in Auckland CBD shooting response
National leader Christopher Luxon has lauded the "incredibly heroic activity" of police and first responders at a shooting that left three dead in Auckland today.
Watch: Police Commissioner says shooter was on home detention
Andrew Coster says the police won't know whether the offender was killed by police or took his own life until their investigation is completed.
Much of Auckland CBD shut down due to shooting
Much of Auckland's CBD has been shut down this morning following a shooting on Quay Street.
The gunman entered the building just after seven this morning and climbed the levels to then hide in a… Audio
Watch: No national security risk following Auckland CBD shooting, PM says
Police officers heard shots being fired as they arrived on the scene of the incident, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says.
Auckland deputy mayor provides update after shooting
Auckland's deputy mayor Desley Simpson provides an update after the shooting in Auckland CBD on Thursday morning.
St Johns Ambulance has confirmed 3 people were treated for moderate injuries, three… Audio
Police officer injured in shooting
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told RNZ this morning a police officer was injured in the incident.
Scores of police officers responded to the incident, many of them carrying rifles.
Police Association… Audio
Workers describe face to face encounter with gunman
Two workers at the Deloitte building construction site say they came face to face with an armed gunman.
As we've been reporting the man entered the building just after 7 this morning and climbed the… Audio
PM confirms deaths
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins gave a press conference this morning.
He confirmed the deaths and injuries.
St Johns Ambulance has confirmed 3 people were treated for moderate injuries, three others… Audio
Three dead, more injured after shooting in Auckland CBD
Police have confirmed three people are dead and half a dozen injured after an active shooter in Auckland this morning.
The shooter has been confirmed as one of the deceased after he opened fire at… Audio
New ram-raid offence 'knee jerk reaction' - criminologist
A criminologist says the government is following the polls, not the evidence, in its new hard-line strategy for young ram-raiders.
Police respond to Quay Street incident
Police say the situation has been contained to a building in lower Queen Street, which is under construction.
Witnesses have described police swarming the downtown area as events unfolded this… Audio
Auckland CBD in lockdown
The Eagle helicopter is circling overhead and ambulances are also there.
More police vehicles have been seen heading towards the area.
Police say the situation is currently contained to a building… Audio
People scared and unsure as situation unfolds
A major police operation unfolded in downtown Auckland on Thursday morning, where people have been ordered to stay indoors.
RNZ understands the situation involves an active shooter.
Gunshots are… Audio
People moved to the Cloud after shots heard
Former Football Fern Maia Jackman was at The Cloud in downtown Auckland at the time of the shooting.
A lot of FIFA tournament officials and children were around.
Jackman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Deputy mayor on Quay Street situation
A major police operation unfolded in downtown Auckland on Thursday morning, where people have been ordered to stay indoors.
RNZ understands the situation involves an active shooter.
Gunshots are… Audio
Gunshots heard in Auckland CBD
A major police operation is unfolding in downtown Auckland, where people have been ordered to stay indoors.
RNZ understands the situation involves an active shooter.
Reporter Felix Walton spoke to… Audio
Gunshots heard on Quay Street
Former RNZ reporter Kate Gregan was walking to work when police started quickly shutting down streets.
Witnesses say eight gunshots have been heard.
There are reports at least two people have been… Audio
