Gunman who killed two had family violence history, say New Zealand police – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read our full story on the shooting in Auckland at the link below:

• Full report: two dead and six injured in Auckland after shooting at 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.