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

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07 Mar: At the Taupo Ironman pro series event, Trevor Foley has won the mens race in seven hours, 46 minutes and 44 seconds

07 Mar: A person's died following a crash in Karitane, North of Dunedin

07 Mar: Behind-the-scenes chats high up in Auckland sport have brought together the Footy, Fillies and Fans promotion across the city this weekend

07 Mar: New Zealand favourite Hannah Berry is leading the women's Ironman event pro series event in Taupo

07 Mar: Passengers on a commuter ferry found themselves part of a dramatic rescue last night - as a woman was pulled from the water near the Auckland Harbour Bridge

07 Mar: Reigning premiers the Broncos have made a horror start to their NRL campaign with a 26-nil loss to the Panthers in Brisbane

07 Mar: The Chiefs have run rampant in a 57-24 rout of Moana Pasifika in their Super Rugby match in Hamilton

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Harry Styles has found fame to be isolating at times 20:35

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler is still mourning the death of her "dear friend" James Van Der Beek 20:05

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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show has broken the all-time global viewership record 19:35

Entertainment:
Ryan Reynolds is set to make his debut as a soccer commentator 19:05

Rugby:
At the Taupo Ironman pro series event, Trevor Foley has won the mens race in seven hours, 46 minutes and 44 seconds 18:57

Rugby:
Blues coach Vern Cotter is leaning into their ugly recent record against the Crusaders ahead of tonight's Super Rugby encounter at Eden Park 18:37

Entertainment:
Christian Bale believes everyone has "chaos to them" 18:35

Rugby:
Blues loose forward Torian Barnes holds no grudges against the Crusaders as he prepares to start against them tonight at Eden Park 18:07

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