The scene of Monday's violent Countdown supermarket attack. Guards remain on site and there is no indication when the store will reopen. Photo / NZME
The Dunedin supermarket at the centre of a violent stabbing remains closed today - with no indication of when it will reopen.
A 42-year-old man is facing four charges of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed four people inside the Cumberland St Countdown on Monday.
Three people suffered critical injuries and a fourth was seriously wounded.
All were rushed to Dunedin Hospital and had surgery.
All are now in a stable condition.
Countdown said the supermarket would reopen "when we feel we are ready to do so".
"We won't be giving a specific time/day," said a spokeswoman.
Yesterday staff and police gathered at the site for a blessing.
They paused briefly outside - some people bowing their heads - before walking slowly into the building.
It was the first time they have entered the supermarket since the attack.
Countdown spokeswoman Kiri Hannifin confirmed yesterday that police had completed their investigations at the supermarket.
"Our focus now is on helping make sure our team's return to the store is as peaceful and as healing as it can be."
The search for missing 19-year-old Maia Johnstone continues today, and cost-cutting measures for New Zealand Defence Force. Video / NZ Herald