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

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Law and Order:
Police are not searching for anyone else following the death of a vet in Clutha 5:27

Business:
Auckland and Wellington are bearing the brunt of the latest unexpected rise in unemployment 4:47

Skiing:
Australian man Michael 'Micky' Hurst dies in Japan while skiing 4:37

Law and Order:
Ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home as British police investigate latest Epstein revelations 22:17

Entertainment:
Trevor Noah joked about Nicki Minaj's friendship with Donald Trump during the Grammy Awards 21:31

International:
Melinda Gates reacts to allegations against ex-husband Bill Gates in new Epstein files 21:17

Accident and Emergency:
Police are searching for a Papamoa woman after her house bus was found in rural Waikato 21:17

Entertainment:
Gloria Estefan is "very worried" about the recent unrest in America 21:01

Entertainment:
FKA Twigs "didn't expect" to win a Grammy Award 20:31

Entertainment:
Kehlani urged the music community to "speak out against what's going on" after winning a Grammy Award on Sunday night (01.02.26) 20:01

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