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24 Nov 2025 9:44
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A massive fire and explosion at a container depot near a port city in Bangladesh has killed at least 49 people, including nine firefighters, and injured more than 100 others

    A massive fire and explosion at a container depot near a port city in Bangladesh has killed at least 49 people, including nine firefighters, and injured more than 100 others


    The inferno is into its second night following explosions in a container full of chemicals.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Accident and Emergency News
     24 Nov: A search is resuming this morning, for a man reported missing from a lake, popular for swimming, in Christchurch's Harewood
     24 Nov: The trucking industry says most vehicles are safe - but regulators need stronger powers to impound those that aren't
     23 Nov: Authorities are continuing to search for a Tauranga man, who's been missing since Thursday night
     23 Nov: Police and a fire investigator's at a nightclub on Auckland's Karangahape Road, after a blaze sparked up in the basement early this morning
     22 Nov: Manawatu Police have confirmed the names of the three children who died in a housefire in Sanson last weekend, and their father
     22 Nov: A child's been airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries, after being trapped under a log at Raglan
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     Today's News

    Christchurch:
    A search is resuming this morning, for a man reported missing from a lake, popular for swimming, in Christchurch's Harewood 9:37

    Hockey:
    The Black Sticks men have drawn 2-all with hosts Malaysia to open hockey's Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 9:27

    International:
    Iranians fear taps running dry as country faces worst drought in 60 years 8:47

    Tennis:
    Italy have claimed a third consecutive Davis Cup men's team tennis title, this time over Spain in the final at Bologna 8:37

    Law and Order:
    The trucking industry says most vehicles are safe - but regulators need stronger powers to impound those that aren't 8:17

    Rugby League:
    Christchurch has been called in as a host city for the league World Cup next October and November, a tournament originally set for Australia and Papua New Guinea 8:17

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks will review their campaign in the coming weeks as they take stock of a mixed year 8:17

    Politics:
    The Construction Minister is being urged to take action on overheating in new build homes 7:57

    International:
    Trump says Ukrainian leaders have shown 'zero gratitude' for US support 7:57

    Business:
    Billions are at stake for small businesses this holiday season, if buyers shop elsewhere 7:47


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