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Principal says unstable explosive chemical found, school immediately closed

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Principal says unstable explosive chemical found, school immediately closed
Stuff
Stuff1 hrs ago
Principal says unstable explosive chemical found, school immediately closed
The Porirua school has told parents not to come to the campus or call while the incident is being managed.
RNZ
RNZ18 hrs ago
Stored chemistry experiment in Horowhenua College science lab became potentially explosive substance, principal says
A Defence Force team exploded the senior chemistry experiment on the back field of Horowhenua College.
NZ Herald
NZ Herald🏁 first to report19 hrs ago
Potentially unstable explosive chemical found in Horowhenua College science lab
The material was found in a science lab at a Levin school and exploded on the back field.
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