Armed police are responding to an unfolding incident on Great North Rd in Auckland’s New Lynn.

Police could be seen outside an address near the intersection with Fruitvale Rd just before 2pm.

Officers were standing at the top of a driveway to a block of 10 flats.

Road spikes were visible on the footpath and a police dog was on the scene.

A local resident said police had blocked off Great North Rd at Fruitvale Rd with “lots of police in operation”.

Another resident said they heard yelling from outside their window.