Explosive detonated on Auckland's Ōrewa Beach after military device found

A loud bang could be heard in Auckland's Ōrewa as a military device found on the beach was detonated.

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Police detonated a piece of military ordnance found on the shoreline of Ōrewa Beach on Tuesday.

Police had kept a perimeter around the device overnight.

NZDF's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team performed a controlled detonation of the device about 12pm on Wednesday.

A loud bang could be heard from the nearby Marine Parade.