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Kennedy Rd was closed in both directions between Kennedy Road offramp and Downing Avenue.

Police believe two people were involved.

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No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.

Police were still at the scene today.

An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.

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The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.

Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.

The fire was reported about 11.45am.

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Recovery efforts are under way to retrieve the body after it was located this morning.

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The crash involving a van and truck occurred on State Highway 1, near Grovetown.

Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.

Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.

Building fire in Ōtāhuhu.

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Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash in Waterview.

The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.

The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.

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The body was found at Bittern Place, police said.

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