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	Invercargill man charged with kidnapping after allegedly stealing ambulance Stuff.co.nz - 1 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) A police officer and paramedic were in the vehicle when the ambulance was allegedly stolen. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Hybrid car collides with power pole on SH88, goes up in flames Stuff.co.nz - 1 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) A car erupted into flames after hitting a power pole in Otago, but its occupants escaped with minor injuries. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	'Indescribable loss': Takutai Tarsh Kemp remembered at tangi at Opaea Marae RadioNZ - 1 Jul (RadioNZ) The Te Pati Maori MP has been laid to rest today on the grounds of a small church at Opaea Marae among the rolling hills of Taihape. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Mercury Energy increase Waikato River's water flow ahead of heavy rainfall RadioNZ - 1 Jul (RadioNZ) Releasing water into the river creates additional capacity within the region`s hydroelectric system. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Youth MPs accuse government of 'censoring' them, ministry says otherwise RadioNZ - 1 Jul (RadioNZ) The government has denied the speeches were censored. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Spring Creek resident fears drinking water contamination Stuff.co.nz - 1 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) One mum is glad to be back home in time for the school holidays but says the main feeling in the community is frustration. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Run It Straight events set to be banned from some Auckland Council facilities Stuff.co.nz - 1 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The ban, within the Waitakere Ranges Local Board’s jurisdiction, would include parks, fields, and other council premises. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Woman who died after crash at Hawkes Bay intersection identified Stuff.co.nz - 1 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) Amberlee Carlson, 31, crashed at the intersection of Takapau Rd and Racecourse Rd and died at the scene. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fire breaks out at industrial building in Christchurch Stuff.co.nz - 1 Jul (Stuff.co.nz) The building in Hornby had been evacuated and there were no reports of any injuries. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	'All kinds of wizardry!' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon BBCWorld - 1 Jul (BBCWorld) Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon 2025 featuring defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Great Britain`s Sonay Kartal. Read... Newslink ©2025 to BBCWorld General