Armed police in Khandallah
Armed police are visible in Mandalay Terrace and Lakshmi Place in Khandallah this morning.
Police said in a statement they were “making inquiries to locate a person of interest” and the armed offenders squad was assisting as a precaution. An older, damaged Mercedes with what appears to be bullet holes is parked in the street, a Stuff reporter at the scene said.
A resident in Mandalay Terrace said the street is 'blocked off' and Police are not allowing anyone to enter or leave at this time. While Police vehicles can be seen circling the properties on Lakshmi Place.
What you need to know:
- Residents in the area have been asked to stay indoors
- Police cars were still seen in the area at 11am
UPDATE: A 60 year old man has now been arrested and cordons are no longer in place as of 2pm.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.6% Yes
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31.8% Maybe?
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26.6% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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