Emergency services were called to Dunedin's Great King Street just after midday, with reports of a strong smell.

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21 Jan: Police have called off today's search for a missing near Warkworth - north of Auckland - swept away in his car this morning trying to ford Mahurangi River

21 Jan: Josh Burnett has made a late charge to claim a stage four win on cycling's Tour of Southland

21 Jan: One of the greatest legacies in New Zealand football will now grow at Auckland FC

21 Jan: Two people are injured - one seriously - after a two-vehicle crash about 1.30pm at the intersection of State Highways One and 73 - Yaldhurst Road - in Christchurch's Russley

21 Jan: Black Sticks women's coach Phil Burrows is eager to see internal competition at this week's four-team international tournament in Dunedin

21 Jan: New study sheds light on the threat of ‘marine darkwaves’ to ocean life

21 Jan: A man has been arrested accused of ramming a stolen hatchback into a Police patrol vehicle in Auckland

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Basketball:
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Basketball:
The Breakers need the Aussie NBL to do them a favour, after losing American forward Rob Baker to a season-ending ACL injury 18:17

International:
Australian NATO envoy Di Turton warns North Korea has 'combat-ready troops in our region' 18:17

Entertainment:
Lamar Odom has been arrested and charged for driving under the influence (DUI) in Las Vegas 18:10

Politics:
National's not announcing any changes to the team - as parties tee-up political campaigns 18:07

Entertainment:
Melissa Gilbert has asked a judge to keep her husband Timothy Busfield "protected" in prison amid his child sex abuse charges 17:40

Auckland:
Police have called off today's search for a missing near Warkworth - north of Auckland - swept away in his car this morning trying to ford Mahurangi River 17:37

Entertainment:
Paul Hardcastle spoke to his son just minutes before his death in a motorcycle accident 17:10

Lower South Island:
Josh Burnett has made a late charge to claim a stage four win on cycling's Tour of Southland 16:57

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