Armed police in Addintgon - school lockdown enforced
An incident is taking place on the corner of Barrington Street and Lincoln Road in Addington. A St John ambulance is at the scene. There is also a large police presence at the Z petrol station.
What you need to know:
- Members of the public are advised to avoid the area around Whiteleigh Ave and Lincoln Road while staff work to resolve the situation safely.
- An eye witness said the motorway off-ramp further along Barrington St has also been closed and the petrol station forecourt has been blocked off with road cones.
- Initial reports are that a person has been seriously injured on Barrington St.
- Addington Te Kura Taumatua has been locked down. The school confirmed all children were safe and accounted for on Facebook, and said updates would be provided as the situation proceeded. “We are in a police [en]forced lockdown... Please avoid calling school and tying up phone lines,” the post said.
Stay updated on the Stuff website.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
-
52.7% Human-centred experience and communication
-
14.8% Critical thinking
-
29.5% Resilience and adaptability
-
3% Other - I will share below!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Loading…
