An Auckland community leader has called for unity and a ceasefire among gangs involved in a string of Auckland shootings that have left the police fearful
An innocent construction worker says he was eating dinner with his flatmates when several bullets flew into his house.
He escaped being hit but his friend
Ian Chute
Bobby Chand (right) hands Olimiva Tabua some produce at the Suva Market. Picture: IAN CHUTE
Bobby Chand lost about $2000 when the Suva-Nausori lockdown was announced last Friday.
The Suva Municipal Market vendor said he, like many others, stocked up on produce, expecting the usual busy Saturday market rush.
“Friday was a normal day, a bit slow in the morning but it picked up later,” he said.
“About 5.30pm, the market master announced that we had 20 minutes to vacate the market.
“We had just enough time to cover the stall and get out.
“I spent about $1000 but the loss of income was over $2000.