Home / New ZealandUpdatedJazlyn WhalesJournalist·NZ Herald·15 Jun, 2026 03:03 AMQuick Read‌NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, June 15, 2026A large explosion caused by the destruction of a marine marker has rocked an island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf.The explosion on Browns Island happened off the city’s eastern shoreline about 12.30pm.A white puff of smoke could be seen filtering into the air.The blast on Browns Island was just after 12.30pm.

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