Fireworks ban debate: Why safety fears should not end backyard fun – Deborah Chambers
At this time of year, Diwali, Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Chinese/Lunar New Year are celebrated, so we…
Black Caps v West Indies result: Devon Conway 90, Mitchell Santner fireworks power New Zealand to series victory
A fluent 90 from Devon Conway, as part of a 106-run opening stand with Rachin Ravindra (56) set…
Mauao fireworks probe: Security camera footage shows seven potential suspects
A fire on Mauao in January 2016 destroyed about 4000sq m of vegetation. A Mauao Trust spokesperson earlier…
Papakura fireworks attack: Two injured after blasts inside lawnmower shop
As some customers took cover amid the fear and confusion of fireworks exploding inside the shop, Webster and…
Police seize car, issue fines after illegal road gathering in Lower Hutt
Police were able to stay ahead of the group and “the group were never able to take hold…
Fireworks blamed as fire tears through Auckland paddock
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Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Mauao Trust and council condemn illegal fireworks on sacred Mount Maunganui maunga
“Mauao is a sacred and historic reserve, not a place for fireworks,” a Mauao Trust representative said. “We…
Photos capture stunning supermoon as Kiwis enjoy rare lunar spectacle
The Guardian reported the moon would be just under 357,000km from Earth – the nearest full moon of…
Supermoon to light up New Zealand skies tonight: Here’s everything you need to know
It is the second supermoon this year after last month’s Harvest Moon and is one of four in…
Te Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involved
“It was incredibly fortunate that the fire was able to be extinguished quickly by Fire and Emergency, given…
Fireworks ban urged as Bay of Plenty incidents spark safety pleas
Breeding stallion Rockafella was put down on November 8 last year after being injured when he was spooked…