The suspicious package found at the Citibank building in downtown Auckland was destroyed at 1.01pm by bomb disposal experts and the scene has since been declared safe.
Occupants of that and neighbouring buildings are allowed to return to their work places and shops. Roads were reopened at 1.20pm.
The package - a briefcase - did not contain a bomb or other explosive device.
Police thank the public and workers in the area for their co-operation.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City Police Communications Manager
Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589
Website: www.police.govt.nz