The children are believed to all be under the age of 10

The ODT is also reporting a woman, taken to hospital following the incident, is the suspected killer.

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Soccer:
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International:
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Rugby:
Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield 15:07

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Law and Order:
Biosecurity are waiting to confirm if another yellow-legged hornet's been found in Auckland 14:07

Environment:
Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the west coast of Northland and Auckland from 1pm today 13:47

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