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Armed police officers swarm McDonald's on North Shore
Police were called to the scene around 4.54pm.
Police were called to the scene around 4.54pm.
Police forensic staff have been investigating the scene throughout the day.
Armed police are in the Bay of Plenty settlement of Thornton.
This morning firefighters that remained overnight were dampening hotspots.
Emergency services were diverting traffic from the area.
The former employee of the broadcaster said she was sexually assaulted in 2010.
The 20-year-old was sought by police in relation to a firearms incident.
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to step forward.
Prison director Mike Inglis said the fire was quickly put out by the sprinkler system
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
The incident took place on Barrett Rd after 6pm today.
The incident took place near Puhoi, north of Auckland earlier this evening.
Residents have been told to flee their houses, as 120ha scrub fire blazes.
One person has died after a motorcycle and car collided.
NZTA is asking motorists to drive past with care.
Police would like to hear from the two kayakers to ensure they are safe and well.
The incident took place at the intersection of SH1 and Chambers St.
The pursuit was abandoned for a short time before police found the pair again.
Roast Busters ringleader Joseph Parker speaks out about the incident.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Bealey Ave shortly before 5pm.
Police called to the address in central Auckland shortly before 4pm.
Emergency services were first notified about the incident shortly after 7pm.
Emergency services were notified about the incident near Taihape earlier today.
Two women attacked a 92-year-old woman last week after asking her for petrol and help.
Social media users said they saw people armed with shotguns and machetes.
Grace Millane was on the trip of a lifetime when she disappeared and was later found dead.
Two crews fighting the fire, which is away from any roads.
Several state highways have been closed this afternoon after a number of incidents.
State Highway 1 was closed after the crash and is expected to remain so for some time.