Locals may see staff in tactical uniforms, police vehicles, and hear loud bangs from firearms in the industrial suburb of Annesbrook.

They will be using a building in the area to train up to twice a week for the next six months

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Other Upper South Island News

04 May: A man has been arrested after allegedly waving a knife at customers at a KFC in Nelson

02 May: Nelson City Council-owned properties at risk from landslips, are up for sale

02 May: One person has died and another is seriously injured after a two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough last night

01 May: State Highway 1, between Blenheim and Seddon is closed to light vehicles following a serious crash around 8.15pm

21 Apr: State Highway six, in Lower Buller Gorge, is closed for the next half an hour or so as Police investigate a fatal crash

19 Apr: To our angry NRL coach watch... an early contender for this week's crown is the Roosters' Trent Robinson

15 Apr: Nelson police have arrested three men after eight deer were targeted with a vehicle

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Today's News

Netball:
Greer Sinclair's putting her hand up for more court time at centre for the Tactix ahead of tonight's ANZ Premiership clash with the Magic in Hamilton 18:57

Entertainment:
John Leguizamo has branded Patrick Swayze "insecure" and "neurotic" and admitted the late actor was "difficult" to work with 18:45

Entertainment:
Britney Spears won't have to pay spousal support to Sam Asghari 18:15

Law and Order:
WorkSafe has laid charges against the board of trustees at Whangarei Boys High School - over a 15 year old student's death 17:47

Entertainment:
John Lydon keeps his wife ashes by the side of his bed 17:45

Rugby League:
22-year-old Liana Mikaele-Tu'u would trade playing for the Black Ferns for the chance to represent the Warriors women - after next year's Rugby World Cup 17:37

Law and Order:
Singer Willie Hona, of iconic reggae band Herbs has died, after battling pancreatic cancer 17:29

Soccer:
Phoenix coach Giancarlo isn't buying into any suggestions they'll gain any advantage from their semifinal opponents in football's A-League being forced into extra time and penalties in their elimination final 17:27

Entertainment:
Tommy Dorfman got married last year 17:15

Business:
Concerns the Government's putting business ahead of children and teachers 16:57

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