Aotea Square cordons lifted after unattended bag found

Tuesday 12 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 12 Aug 2025, 11:08am

Police cordoned off Aotea Square and the Aotea Centre on Tuesday morning after an unattended suitcase was reported. The area was evacuated following a potential bomb threat, but specialists determined the bag was empty and not dangerous. Authorities have since stood down the cordons.

How they headlined it

10:38am

1. NZ HeraldTue 12 Aug 2025, 10:38am

   Unattended bag prompts evacuation of Auckland’s Aotea Square (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 12 Aug 2025, 10:57am

   Auckland’s Aotea Centre was evacuated when someone left their bag behind (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 12 Aug 2025, 11:08am

   Auckland's Aotea Square cordons lifted after unattended bag found not to be dangerous (opens in new tab)