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Two arrested after fleeing vehicle collides with police car
A driver fleeing police smashed into multiple vehicles - including a police car - and evaded road spikes before crashing into a fence.

Crash partially blocks lane near Auckland’s Waterview Tunnel
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 20 just south of the tunnel on Sunday evening.

Schools closed as Ohakune faces water shutdown
Residents and visitors are being told not to use tap water or flush toilets, and to conserve supplies.

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Wellington city councillor Tony Randle dies suddenly
The late councillor was always cordial and constructive, while also bringing a healthy scepticism to every issue, says the city's mayor.

Watch: Manawatu score after the hooter to stun Southland in NPC
Manawatu trailed Southland 28-7 five minutes into the second half and were down 35-19 with 10 minutes to play on Sunday.

Comedian Mo Gilligan has 'fond memories' of holidays at Barry Island
Watching episodes of Gavin & Stacey reminds The Masked Singer judge of childhood visits to Wales.

Wellington councillor Tony Randle dies unexpectedly
Wellington City councillor Tony Randle, known for his detailed approach to policy and passion for public transport, has died unexpectedly.

Police issue appeal to locate missing Whanganui woman
Police are asking for the public’s help to find 59-year-old Sharon, who has been reported missing from Whanganui.

Concerns grow for teenager missing from Tokoroa
Izayah was last seen in central Hamilton on Thursday, three days after he was seen near Crathie Cres in Tokoroa.

Driver crashes into police car during multi-town pursuit across Manawatu
Two people are in custody after a fleeing vehicle evaded road spikes, hit a police car and crashed into a fence across a 2.5-hour saga.

Alert warns Ohakune residents of water outage after quake damage
Residents and visitors are being told not to use tap water or flush toilets, and to conserve supplies.

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The Wellington filmmaker changing how Maori men are portrayed in movies
In Ryan Alexander-Lloyd's debut film Uncle, Rihari Te Are plays a young man transformed by a week caring for his best mate's young son.

Watch: Dramatic overtime finish as Sharks beat Saints in NBL final
The Southland Sharks snapped an eight-year NBL title drought, edging the Wellington Saints 104-101 in a gripping overtime grand final duel on Sunday.

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

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Deadline for local council amalgamation plans arrives
Today was the deadline for councils to pitch a Head Start plan, or have one forced on them under the Back Stop process.

'Great concerns' for missing Whanganui woman, police say
The 59-year-old was last seen on the morning of Monday, 27 July.