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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18 Jan: Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for eastern and central Northland lasting until 1pm today

18 Jan: Manager Bev Priestman feels her Wellington Phoenix women's side played their cards right to topple Canberra United 2-nil in the Australian capital

17 Jan: A vehicle fire has closed part of State Highway 1 in North Otago

17 Jan: Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane

17 Jan: Improving his personal best is the goal for Sam Ruthe when he lines up with Sam Tanner in the 800 metres at the Potts Classic in Hastings tonight

17 Jan: Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach

17 Jan: The hunt continues for those responsible for a targeted shooting in South Auckland's Onehunga yesterday morning - as their victim fights for his life in hospital

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