Nelson residents return home after bomb squad callout ends without threat

Friday 5 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 7:32am

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Evacuation cordons were lifted in Nelson South early Friday morning after an item was found to be safe. Police were called to a Waimea Road address on Thursday evening, prompting a New Zealand Defence Force explosive ordnance disposal team to assess the situation.

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7:14am

1. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 7:14am

   Nelson bomb squad callout ends with no threat, residents return home (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 5 Sep 2025, 7:32am

   Cordon lifted after bomb squad called to Nelson neighbourhood (opens in new tab)