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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06 Feb: Two-time Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has clinched the Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge

06 Feb: All Whites defender Tim Payne is aware critical eyes are on him and his play for the Wellington Phoenix

06 Feb: All Blacks lock Fabian Holland has suffered what appears to be a shoulder injury in the Highlanders' 41-31 Super Rugby preseason win over Moana Pasifika in Queenstown

06 Feb: A Porirua boatie will appear in court in the coming days - after fleeing from Police today

06 Feb: Wellington Phoenix manager Bev Priestman is weighing up the potential significance of a first time atop the women's A-League in club history

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