One dog has been put down after a pair of dogs attacked members of the public in Auckland's northwest, forcing a school into lockdown.
Huapai District School was at the centre of a lockdown just last week after a gunman was reported in the area.
Today, it was locked down amid reports of a pair of aggressive dogs in the area.
Police say they were called to the scene amid reports of "two aggressive dogs running loose in Huapai".
"Police initially had information the dogs had attacked a person or persons," police said.
"Given the dogs' behaviour, a nearby school was placed into lockdown."
Police said after arriving on the scene, "one of the dogs became aggressive towards attending staff and unfortunately it had to be put down".
Police located the second dog at a nearby address and Animal Management are investigating.
Huapai District School said in a Facebook post shortly before 3pm this afternoon that the school had been placed into "an informal lockdown as advised by police".
"There are two dogs (frightened by the storm) who have actively attacked members of the public on both Trigg and Station roads.
"For your child's safety, no student will leave the grounds until we are advised that it is safe to do so."
An hour later it was announced the dogs had been captured.
"The dogs have been located. One in the triangle area and one on Trigg Rd beside the school.
"Police have advised us that it was tough capture and they've now lifted the lockdown notice."
Police say there are no reports of serious injuries.
Inquiries are ongoing.
The inclement weather which spooked the dogs has been causing issues for many in the North Island today.
A tornado ripped through Hauraki District, downing powerlines and trees.
A tornado caused damage in the region on Wednesday afternoon. Source: David Page. (Source: Supplied)
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Wellington was also forced to turn back after being struck by lightning.
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