Fire crews are assessing a suspicious package at Parliament. Photo: NZ HeraldFire and Emergency New Zealand were on-site at Parliament after the delivery of a suspicious parcel. A spokesman for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed it was not an explosive but precautions were being taken nonetheless. A police spokeswoman said they were notified just after 10am about reports of "an item of interest" located at Parliament. Newshub reports the item was an envelope containing white powder.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 12, 2021 23:37 UTC