Auckland reeling from terror attack, flooding and Covid outbreak

Several days on, Auckland is still reeling from the terror attack that saw an [Isis-inspired terrorist stab five people and injure two others]( a supermarket. Seven people were injured by [Ahamad Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen]( the attack at Countdown on Friday afternoon. Two of those wounded [remain in a critical condition]( in hospital while another, who had previously been in a critical status, has seen their condition improve. A fourth was in hospital in a stable condition, another had been discharged on Saturday and two have since been [tending to minor injuries at home.]( The incident came [in a week]( which also saw serious flooding in West Auckland, and the emergence of more community cases of Covid-19, including [one at Middlemore Hospital](. Samsudeen was being observed by a police surveillance team when he visited the New Lynn Countdown on Friday afternoon. After shopping normally for ten minutes he began his rampage with [a knife acquired from within the store,]( before being subsequently shot by police. For years Immigration New Zealand had tried to [detain or deport]( Sri-Lankan born 32-year-old, who had lived in New Zealand since 2011. Closely watched by police and authorities since 2016, he had [been known to be a supporter of Islamic State.]( In the days that followed the attack the terrorist’s family spoke out. His mother appeared on Sri Lankan TV saying her son had been [brainwashed by neighbours]( the Middle East, while his brother released a statement sending ["love and support" to all those who had been hurt.]( Meanwhile, New Lynn residents [expressed shock over the actions]( their neighbour, and those [who had witnessed Friday’s horrific events]( in person [told their stories](. Latest news from Auckland [Read more]( A year 7 student at [Auckland’s Diocesan School For Girls]( tested positive for Covid-19, the school confirmed in an email to parents. The email, sent by principal Heather McRae on Friday, states the student was regarded as infectious on August 17, meaning the two-week exposure period has now passed. It’s the first confirmed case of Covid-19 at the all-girls school. [Family with possible DNA link to baby found dead at recycling centre 'cooperative']( [Second police warning after MMA figures in another Auckland lockdown breach]( [Auckland tornado: Papatoetoe residents in lockdown limbo, waiting for repairs]( [Auckland woman and young son slept in car due to black mould in Kāinga Ora home]( You've received this email because you have opted in to receive Your Auckland from Stuff Did a friend forward this to you? [Sign up to get Your Auckland]( to your inbox [Unsubscribe]( [Newsletter Settings]( [Privacy Policy]( [Advertise]( [Feedback](