Mystery explosions disturb sleep for Cambridge residents

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 10:56am

Residents in Cambridge are being woken at night by loud, explosive noises. Locals have described the sounds as being similar to a bomb. Both the local council and police are currently investigating the cause of the disturbances.

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1. RNZThu 16 Oct 2025, 6:35am

   Cambridge residents shaken by things going 'bang' in night (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 16 Oct 2025, 8:40am

   'Like a bomb': Residents alarmed by mystery sound (opens in new tab)

   • 'Like a bomb': Small town woken by mystery explosions (opens in new tab) Thu 16 Oct 2025, 10:56am