They say the Defence Force made the object safe - which was found after a two car-crash in Newtown.

Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene.

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17 Apr: A cyclist has critical injuries after a collision with a truck on Auckland's Dairy Flat Highway

16 Apr: Five youths are in custody, accused of stealing a car, and speeding through Hawke's bay

15 Apr: An unlicensed driver is expected to take years to pay off reparations, after fatally striking and running over a motorcyclist, and fleeing the scene

15 Apr: Franklin have charged to the top of the NBL basketball ladder after a 101-83 win over Manawatu in Pukekohe

13 Apr: An unlicensed driver who ran over a motorcyclist before fleeing in Hastings will carry out a community-based sentence

11 Apr: Motorists are being urged to take care, as severe weather batters the country again today

10 Apr: A message for drivers to be cautious as the South Island's West Coast braces for another dumping of rain

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