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Crashed ute found after crash detection device alerted emergency services
A FENZ spokesperson said the original alert at 2.30am gave no details, but they soon found a ute crashed in a ditch.

NSA warns “fast flux” threatens national security. What is fast flux anyway?
Used by nation-states and crime groups, fast flux bypasses many common defenses.

Second person dies after crash on Canterbury road
The single-car accident on Christchurch-Akaroa Rd on Thursday morning has now claimed two lives.

Driver who hit Dunedin house arrested after fleeing
Emergency services were called to a house on Neill Street in the suburb of Green Island about 3.50am on Saturday.

Meet the Kea: a solar-powered plane launched from a car near Christchurch that flies continuously around the Earth
A cross between a satellite and a plane, it aims to fly ‘perpetually’.

How the electric car almost became the norm, more than a century ago
There's been a huge uptake of electric cars in recent years, but more than 100 years ago, they were arguably even more popular.

Tracing history: A blind man’s guide to the British Museum
Fraser Alexander travelled to London to experience a touch tour of the Egyptian Sculputures exhibit after first being unimpressed with his hotel.

Dua Lipa performs with 'Kiwi legend' at final Auckland show
Niel Finn of Crowded House performed the band’s hit Don’t Dream It’s Over with the UK singer as part of her Radical Optimism tour at Spark Arena.

The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure
Kevin de Bruyne's announcement that he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season raises several questions.

Homeless, scared and living on a makeshift bed while dealing with cancer
A human trafficking victim says the accommodation offered by the Housing Executive is unsuitable for her needs.

Homicide probe after man fatally stabbed in Auckland suburb of Manurewa
Despite medical attention, the victim died at the scene.

Live: Black Caps chase ODI series clean sweep against Pakistan
Follow live coverage of the third and final ODI from Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Homicide investigation launched in Manurewa
Police are investigating after a man died having suffered injuries consistent with stab wounds, they said.

One dead in serious crash on SH2 near Woodville
Emergency services were called to the crash on Friday afternoo. Despite efforts by emergency responders, the person died at the scene.

Animal remains dumped in Hawke’s Bay river
The offal was found by a mum and 9-year-old daughter while walking the dog behind a holiday park.

Weather: Few showers remain, but the worst of it is over - for now
The last of the bad weather is over, MetService says, after two days of severe weather alerts - but the rain will linger in some places.

Southland retiree takes injured night birds under her wing
Gloria Harris has been running a nohinohi little owl and ruru morepork rescue service for 30 years. "I've probably cared for close to 300 birds," she told Country Life proudly.

Polyfest: All five stages back in full swing for final day
It's the final day at the ASB Polyfest with all five stages back in full swing after Friday's weather disruptions.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi lawyer unsurprised most submissions oppose Treaty Principles Bill
A lawyer says there's been a clear message to the government about the Treaty Principles Bill.

Real Madrid players fined but free to face Arsenal
Four Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, are cleared to face Arsenal in their Champions League quarter-final despite three being punished by Uefa.