A man has been seriously injured in an explosion at the Affco Moerewa Meat Processing Plant in the Far North.
A Fire and Emergency services spokesman said there had been an explosion and fire in a coal hopper.
Two appliances were sent to the scene.
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As of 9.30pm the fire had been put out, and crews were working to cool down a boiler.