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supplied Firefighters were called after the smell of a highly explosive fumigant was detected aboard the bulk carrier and log ship Luenho at Port Taranaki in the early hours of Wednesday morning. (file photo) An investigation has been launched after firefighters were called to a potentially explosive chemical leak on board a ship docked at Port Taranaki. Emergency services were called about 2.10am, with two fire engines from the New Plymouth brigade and one from New Plymouth West responding, when crew aboard logging ship the Luenho raised concerns about the smell of fumigant aluminium pho...

Supplied/Stuff Port Taranaki chief executive Guy Roper understands there is ongoing public interest in live cattle exports. (File Photo) The petition was signed by nearly 12,000 people. On Saturday, members of TARG will march down the main street of New Plymouth, from midday, in their latest attempt to draw attention to their demands for live cattle export to end. Meanwhile, central Government is currently reviewing the live export trade. In a written statement, Port Taranaki chief executive Guy Roper said his organisation “remained committed to providing a facility for customers who ha...