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Police said they were called to the accident around 3.35am. The person died at the scene.
A large number of police officers were nearby when it happened.
One person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a Sandringham address at around 9am this morning.
The boy has confessed to an unsolved killing in Texas, telling investigators that he shot a man he did not know while the victim slept
At around 12.30am, a vehicle was reportedly used to enter a store on Clifton Rd in Haumoana.
David Seymour accused the tribunal of "race fanaticism", while Shane Jones said it had no business operating as a "star chamber" summoning ministers to give evidence.
Matthew Britz is set to become the first New Zealander in 48 years to contest Para table tennis at the Paralympic Games.
German big-wave surfer Sebastian Steudner will have to wait "up to several months" for the record to be officially ratified.
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones made the comments at the opening of a flood resilience project in Gisborne.
The June 2 national elections are shaping up to be the country’s most violent on record with 17 slain candidates so far.
It comes as a coroner found an elderly Wellington woman died alongside her dog after her electric blanket overheated last year.
A dangerous historic building needs to be pulled down in a matter of weeks to allow seafood lovers back to enjoy the southern delicacy.
Ryan Garcia's inability to make weight means he can't win Devin Haney's WBC title, even if he wins the fight.
Police said the road will be closed for several hours.
Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene from Northland has slammed the incoming coalition signalled Government’s changes.
Powerball wasn't struck and has rolled over.
Police said the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle after it left the road and impacted a power pole.
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