Emergency services were alerted shortly after 5 this afternoon.

There are no reports of serious injuries, however a power pole has been hit and lines are down.

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06 Nov: Three more people have been arrested in Dunedin, after another night of fireworks chaos on Castle Street

06 Nov: Wairoa residents can expect to see an increased police presence as Police officers carry out a training exercise today

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