New Zealand

Gunpowder plots stay safe in capital

07:07 am on 6 November 2016

Guy Fawkes night in Wellington last night was the quietest one in more than 20 years, The Fire Service says.

Fireworks light up the capital. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson

Crews responded to a total 36 calls last night, eight of which were fireworks-related, with none serious.

However, Auckland was much busier for the Fire Service, with 111 calls received every 20 seconds, one spokesperson said.