Fireworks
Private fireworks ignites community
Auckland man Damien Grant puts on a commerical-level fireworks display each year for his son's birthday. This year's no exception but his Waitoki neighbours are sick of the booms and whizzes… Audio
Private fireworks
A private fireworks display stumped Aucklanders last night, with many wondering what the cause of celebration was. Audio
Should personal fireworks be banned?
Following calls from two Auckland councillors for personal fireworks to be banned, The Pannelists give their thoughts on the matter. Audio
Fireworks or not?
Six people were hospitalized after being injured at a public Guy Fawkes fireworks display in Chrictchurch last night. Audio
Wellington's Guy Fawkes display comes to an end
Wellington's annual Guy Fawkes fireworks display tomorrow night will be the final one for the city. The council's put on the show for the past 22 years, but from next year, the sky will be lit up at… Audio
Pets: fireworks and unnecessary euthanasia
Vets want a ban on the private use of fireworks as they are so terrifying to animals. Audio
Fireworks to star at Matariki as Guy Fawkes foiled again
Wellington is scrapping its annual Guy Fawkes fireworks display and moving it to celebrate Matariki instead.
NZ celebrates Guy Fawkes night with public firework displays
New Zealanders were expected to be out in force at public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night tonight.
Firefighters warn caution after busy night
Firefighters have issued a warning to people planning to let off fireworks tonight after nearly 60 callouts last night.
Fires and injuries as fireworks let off
Three people were injured by fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night last night - two of them seriously, on what Fire Service called a disappointing night.
Fireworks
It's Guy Fawkes day today, the most terrifying time of year for animals. We talk to animal welfare specialist Dr Rachael Stratton about how badly animals are affected, what you can do to help them… Audio
Sydney pyrotechnician preparing for Wellington's big bang
It's November 5th with councils organising public fireworks displays for either today or at the weekend. Sydney-based pyrotechnician Robert McDermott has been organising Wellington's event for the… Audio
Fireworks display mistakes cost firm more than $100,000
A fireworks display that went badly wrong, shooting shrapnel into a 50 thousand-strong crowd, at a Bledisloe Cup game last year has cost an Auckland firm more than 100 thousand dollars Audio
Rugby fireworks victim paid thousands by NZRU
The New Zealand Rugby Union has paid several thousand dollars to a woman who was hit by shrapnel when fireworks exploded at an All Blacks test match.
Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
Wednesday of this week, November the fifth, marked the four hundred and ninth anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot to blow up the ruling Protestant elite in the Houses of Parliament - and King… Audio
Fireworks Science
Anthony Lealand from Firework Professionals explains the chemistry and physics of fireworks, how they are manufactured, and demonstrates some sounds Audio
Fireworks Science
Anthony Lealand from Firework Professionals explains the chemistry and physics of fireworks, how they are manufactured, and demonstrates some sounds
AudioFireworks science
Anthony Lealand from Firework Professionals explains the chemistry and physics of fireworks, how they are manufactured, and demonstrates some sounds. Audio
