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RNZ News
11-08-2025
- RNZ News
Auckland's Aotea Square cordons lifted after unattended bag found not to be dangerous
Police at the incident at Aotea Square. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police have stood down cordons at Aotea Square, after a bag was found unattended earlier this morning. Police at the scene said a large unattended suitcase, almost at waist height, was found at at the bottom entrance of the Aotea Centre. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson It's understood staff found the suitcase about 8:20am. Fifty staff inside the Aotea Centre evacuated while nearby crew working on the City Rail Link also stopped working. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The bag was found to be empty by the Police Specialist Search Group after examination and there's no further cause for concern, police said. Police said people are free to go about their business at the central Auckland square. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
11-08-2025
- RNZ News
Auckland's Aotea Square cordoned off as police examine unattended bag
Police at the incident at Aotea Square. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Aotea Square in central Auckland has been cordoned off as police examine an unattended bag. A police spokesperson said building security staff at nearby Aotea Centre reported the incident just before 9am. Staff working in the building have made the decision to self-evacuate the building but have since begun returning to the building. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Police have cleared part of Aotea Square and ask the public to stay away while the matter is resolved. Inspector Peter Raynes said police are taking a precautionary approach with the public's safety front of mind. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson The Police Specialist Search Group is being deployed to the scene to inspect the bag. "We are working to clear the area as quickly and as safely as possible." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Darkfield: the immersive horror experience
DARKFIELD is billed as a unique theatrical experience that blurs the line between reality and imagination. Attendees walk inside pitch-black shipping containers and listen to 360-degree binaural sound and special effects to create an immersive world. The show has pulled in half a million audience members globally, with its audio experiences featured at major festivals and cities. Jesse talks to producer Nathan Alexander before the show's big launch in Auckland at Aotea Square. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
