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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07 Mar: The Chiefs have run rampant in a 57-24 rout of Moana Pasifika in their Super Rugby match in Hamilton

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