There is no risk to national security after Thursday morning's shooting in downtown Auckland, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins assures New Zealanders.
Three people have been killed, including the shooter, as a man opened fire at Auckland's Commercial Bay precinct.
"The assessment from officials is that there is no national security risk," the Prime Minister said.
"There is no change to New Zealand's national security threat level.
"I want to thank the brave men and women of the New Zealand Police, who ran into the gunfire straight into harm's way in order to save the lives of others.
"These kind of situations move fast and the actions of those who risk their lives to save others are nothing short of heroic."
The Prime Minister has also cancelled a planned trip to Hamilton and will instead travel to Auckland.
In confirming the death of the shooter, police also state they are confident there is no further risk to the public, calling the situation an isolated incident.
"What has unfolded is understandably alarming and we are reassuring the public that this incident has been contained and is an isolated incident," police said in a statement.
"We can also advise that this is not a national security risk.
"Police are now commencing an investigation into what has occurred this morning.
"Cordons remain in place and we are continuing to ask the public to stay away from the area as our work continues."
Major disruptions have been caused in downtown Auckland, with rail, bus and ferry services heavily impacted.
It also comes on the same day the FIFA Women's World Cup begins, kicking off at Auckland's Eden Park on Thursday evening.
Both Norway and Philippines - both of whom will face New Zealand in the tournament - are based in downtown Auckland for the World Cup.
