Defence Force called to Northland after gelignite discovery

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 20 Aug 2025, 7:12pm

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Police and the New Zealand Defence Force were called to a rural property in Tangiterōria on Wednesday afternoon. The homeowner discovered gelignite at a house on State Highway 14. Officers isolated the area and requested the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to manage the material safely.

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1. StuffWed 20 Aug 2025, 5:38pm

   Defence Force called in after explosive gel found in Northland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 20 Aug 2025, 7:12pm

   Gelignite found at rural Northland property (opens in new tab)