Three people are being assessed for chemical exposure after a spill at Dunedin Hospital.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson confirmed the ward block of the hospital had been evacuated and crews had been sent in to identify the chemical.
Four fire engines were sent to the scene on Cumberland Street, which is currently blocked off.
Earlier today, one person was hospitalised after being exposed to a hazardous material at Cryers Road in East Tamaki, Auckland.
That incident happened around midday.
A fire crew is still at the scene cleaning up the substance, which remains unknown at this stage.
In a third separate incident, two people were treated for injuries caused by a mix of chemicals at a Lower Hutt school this morning.
Assistant Area Commander Matthew Abel talked about how his team is responding to a chemical spill at Chilton Saint James School.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand told 1 NEWS they were called to Chilton Saint James School about 9.50am.
A spokesperson said hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride were being mixed near a swimming pool area and started to give off fumes, leaving two patients in a moderate condition.
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