NZ Herald·2 min read·easy
Ordnance discovered by Whangārei 12
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Natasha Gordon
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A 12-year-old girl discovered a piece of military ordnance while exploring rocks at Ōrewa Beach in New Zealand. The New Zealand Defence Force conducted a controlled detonation of the item after it was identified as potentially explosive.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing risk of unexploded ordnance in public areas and the importance of public safety protocols.
Teresa Walker, said her 12-year-old daughter made the startling discovery during the Whangārei family's holiday to the beach.
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