NZ prime minister Chris Hipkins says there is no national security risk and event will continue; gunman confirmed dead and at least six people injured in CBD incident. Follow developments today
Full report: two dead and six injured in Auckland after gunman opens fire in building site
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has cancelled a trip to the city of Hamilton, about 120 kilometres (75 miles) south of Auckland, and is on his way back to the national capital Wellington, media reports said.
He is speaking now.