Emergency services were called to Church Street around 5 o'clock this morning.

One person was transported to Lakes District Hospital in a serious condition.

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01 Dec: A Coroner has ruled that a woman's death while hunting in Otago two years ago, was a 'terrible accident.'

28 Nov: In domestic cricket's Plunket Shield, the Auckland Aces are in the box seat after three days' play at Mount Maunganui

27 Nov: Ongoing efforts in Southland and Otago to control multiple vegetation fires

27 Nov: Large fires are still burning across Southland and Otago -as high winds fuel their spread

26 Nov: Plans to open New Zealand's first floating sauna, on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown's CBD

26 Nov: An Ashburton man's been charged with careless use of a firearm, causing the death of a 21-year-old hunter on Stewart Island in July

25 Nov: Bringing healthcare closer to home could be on the horizon for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago

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Accident and Emergency:
A crash and subsequent fire in southern Bay of Plenty is blocking State Highway 5 14:57

Business:
A global tax crackdown is coming for crypto – including NZ trades worth billions 14:07

Business:
The number of new home consents is rising - with significant boosts for townhouses 14:07

Rugby:
New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson is determined to finish the season on a high 13:57

Law and Order:
A Swiss man will spend Christmas in New Zealand - ahead of sentencing in January for careless driving causing death in Canterbury's Sheffield last month 13:37

International:
F1 standings: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri set for Abu Dhabi decider after Qatar GP 13:37

Health & Safety:
A man who had emergency surgery in Auckland Hospital after a car accident - ended up with a life-altering injury when the procedure went wrong 13:27

Motoring:
F1 Qatar: McLaren pitstop blunder costs Oscar Piastri win, Max Verstappen closes in on Lando Norris 13:17

Law and Order:
Two women accused of shoplifting at Auckland's Glenfield mall on Friday - with two security guards and a member of the public attacked - have been charged with aggravated assault 13:07

Health & Safety:
Calls for New Zealand to get smarter on preventing HIV - this World AIDS Day 12:57

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