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26 Oct 2025 14:28
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Finding what caused the massive Northwood gas explosion - could take a year

    Finding what caused the massive Northwood gas explosion - could take a year


    WorkSafe is the regulator for ensuring the safe supply and use of electricity and gas - and has taken over the investigation.

    Two people remain in Christchurch Hospital - one in critical condition - after the Marble Court house exploded last Friday - the day after having gas repairs.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Accident and Emergency News
     26 Oct: A man has died in hospital after a shooting in the Bay of Plenty's Te Puke
     26 Oct: A person's died after a single-vehicle crash in Waikato's Morrinsville
     26 Oct: Firefighters are responding to a house fire in Hamilton's Flagstaff
     25 Oct: Emergency services are responding to a serious crash at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Poripori Road in Western Bay of Plenty
     25 Oct: ACC's already paid out more than nine-million dollars for tramping related injuries this year
     25 Oct: Southland farmers struggling with power outages are being urged to reach out for help
     25 Oct: A Tokoroa family have pulled together an eight thousand dollar reward in the hope to find missing teacher Jayleb-Che Dean
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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    Black Caps captain Mitch Santner is ignoring cricket's official rankings ahead of this afternoon's first one-day international against England at Bay Oval 14:17

    International:
    Zohran Mamdani may soon be NYC's first Muslim millennial mayor. It's part of his appeal 14:17

    Motoring:
    F1 Mexico qualifying: Oscar Piastri starts seventh, Lando Norris on pole, Max Verstappen fifth 14:17

    Boxing:
    A shock loss for heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker after suffering an 11th round TKO defeat by Fabio Wardley in London 14:07

    Law and Order:
    A man has died in hospital after a shooting in the Bay of Plenty's Te Puke 13:57

    Environment:
    Another burst of wild weather could complicate ongoing recovery efforts down south 13:47

    Technology:
    A message for those who have been without power for several days, after strong winds caused widespread outages - to think about food safety 13:37

    Motorsports:
    A mishap in qualifying will see Liam Lawson start from 15th on the grid for tomorrow morning's Formula One Mexican Grand Prix 13:37

    Business:
    New details are emerging about Sir Peter Jackson's development plans in Wellington 13:27

    International:
    Georgia's surrogacy clinics attract hundreds of Australians but ethical questions remain 13:07


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