Fire and Emergency were alerted just after 8am, and confirmed there's no fire from the explosion.

It's believed to have occurred at a Prime Pine site.

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17 Jan: Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore

16 Jan: Former Kiwis and Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is donning the gloves for the first of his nine contracted boxing matches tonight, against fellow former league player Jeremy Latimore

15 Jan: A 7-year-old has crashed a van on the West Coast after taking the vehicle for a spin

10 Jan: MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast

06 Jan: Police are seeking an Auckland man in relation to assault and theft offences

03 Jan: The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder

03 Jan: The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon

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International:
Today in History, January 17: When Lance Armstrong finally admitted to Oprah he doped his way to seven Tour de France titles 10:57

Entertainment:
Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet for his boastful comments in interviews 10:53

Law and Order:
The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has appeared in court in the US 10:47

Environment:
Sarah Blizzard's stunning sportsmanship helps Dutch bobsledders achieve Winter Olympics dream 10:27

Law and Order:
Police in the Far North are encouraging would be cops on South Island waiting lists to make the trip up 10:27

Entertainment:
Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver, according to police 10:23

Accident and Emergency:
A safe and successful evacuation after more than 40 people became trapped between slips on State Highway 2 10:16

Business:
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has dropped some hints about this year's budget 10:06

Entertainment:
Abbey Clancy was taken to hospital in Dubai with a "serious injury" after breaking a nail 9:53

Soccer:
Oliver Glasner has announced he will be quitting as Crystal Palace manager at the end of the English Premier League season 9:27

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