A 350-metre exclusion zone was set up for safety, and the flares, thought to contain phosphorous, were disposed of at the scene.

The cordon has now been fully lifted.

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08 Feb: Auckland FC still heads the OFC Pro League standings, despite a Round 2 loss to the Solomon Kings in Papua New Guinea

08 Feb: People still advised to stay away from the beaches on Wellington's South Coast, with no swimming, collecting kaimoana or walking dogs following the sewage leak

08 Feb: An accident at Auckland's Mt Albert Aquatic Centre has left a 12 year old facing significant dental problems - just days after a man had his finger severed on the same hydroslide

07 Feb: Australian defender Jake Girdwood-Reich is refusing to dwell on Auckland FC's recent form slump

07 Feb: A Lotto player from Invercargill who bought their ticket on MyLotto has won Division One's million dollars in tonight's draw

07 Feb: Auckland FC lead Sydney FC 1-nil midway through their A-League clash at Mt Smart

07 Feb: State Highway 2 in Upper Hutt has reopend after being blocked through Kaitoke because of a 3-vehicle crash at the intersection with Waterworks Road

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International:
After the uprising, Bangladesh returns to the ballot with its wounds still open 8:07

Soccer:
Auckland FC still heads the OFC Pro League standings, despite a Round 2 loss to the Solomon Kings in Papua New Guinea 8:07

Rugby:
Welsh rugby is still in crisis...spanked 48-7 in their opening Six Nations match against England at Twickenham 7:57

Rugby:
Both New Zealand teams have made the semi-finals at the World Series event in Perth 7:57

Business:
People still advised to stay away from the beaches on Wellington's South Coast, with no swimming, collecting kaimoana or walking dogs following the sewage leak 7:47

Accident and Emergency:
Investigations are underway after a house fire in Ashburton 7:47

Rugby:
The New Zealand men's sevens team has snuck into the semi-finals of the Perth Sevens, despite losing two of their three pool matches 7:37

Skiing:
Kiwi skiers Luca Harrington and Ben Barclay are through to the freeski slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina 7:27

Cricket:
No surprises in the opening three matches of cricket's T20 World Cup 7:17

Law and Order:
An accident at Auckland's Mt Albert Aquatic Centre has left a 12 year old facing significant dental problems - just days after a man had his finger severed on the same hydroslide 7:07

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