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 reported to have been heard on Quay Street, near the Britomart transport centre and Commercial Bay.
The FIFA World Cup fanzone is also close by.
RNZ reporter Jeremy Rees spoke to Corin Dann from lower Queen Street.
