Aucklanders are warned to expect barrier arms and gates to close for long periods at level crossings when the City Rail Link opens and trains ramp up in.
Firearm pointed at police: Gunshots reported at major incident in Auckland Thu, 15 Jul 2021, 12:01PM
A crashed BMW with no number plates. A witness reported seeing a man flee from police before crashing the car. (Photo / Supplied)
Firearm pointed at police: Gunshots reported at major incident in Auckland Thu, 15 Jul 2021, 12:01PM
Gunfire has been reported during a major police incident in Auckland and two people have been taken to hospital.
Two intersections on Great South Rd in Penrose have been closed - one at Great South Rd and Church St/South Eastern Highway and another at Great South Rd and Campbell Rd - due to a police investigation, Auckland Transport said.
Firearm held at person s head - Auckland shooting incident saw woman car-jacked at gunpoint
Firearm held at person s head - Auckland shooting incident saw woman car-jacked at gunpoint
Police called a 2.30pm press conference to give updates about the critical incident .
Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers said when the Auckland event unfolded, the Eagle helicopter was in the area and spotted a car being driven erratically.
The car crashed and police fired a shot.
Chambers said a member of the public was rescued by a person caught up in the drama.
A police chase started, with police and the Eagle chopper following the driver.