Cordons lifted at Whenuapai Air Force after explosive squad clears vehicle
A decision was yet to be made over whether charges would be laid against the woman. Police received a report of a person acting suspiciously near the entrance to the Auckland air base just after 1pm. As a precaution, Whenuapai School had been evacuated due to its proximity to the base. Police worked with NZDF staff to escort students to a pickup area nearby. The adjacent kindergarten was also put into lockdown, with one father telling Stuff he received a text at 2.15pm advising his daughter would not be able to be picked up. TOM HUNT/STUFF NZDF held a 41-gun salute for Prince Philip o...