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Caption:Police officers on guard near the scene of the crash.Photo credit:RNZ/Samuel RillstoneA police vehicle with a trailer is seen at the site this afternoon.RNZ / Charlotte CookRNZ / Charlotte CookA Westpac rescue helicopter can be seen hovering over the valley near Battle Hill.Samuel Rillstone
Sergeant Stevin Creeggan
Swells at Breaker Bay, Wellington, on afternoon of 9 June, 2026.
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Jason George, the national harm reduction lead for DISC Trust, says an increasing number of intravenous drug users are sharing and reusing needles.
A team of volunteers has been filling sandbags for hours at Dunedin Ice Stadium.
Defence Minister Chris Penk announcing a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security in Auckland.
US President Donald Trump speaks during the “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026. The nation is marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Jena Gregory, from Hawke’s Bay, holds the trophy she claimed for winning the New Zealand women’s squash championship in Tauranga, 5 July, 2026. (Photo: Squash NZ)