Author: Jonathan Guildford

A Christchurch man whose classic car was written off after being hit by a police car hopes they now will pay his $15,000 insurance shortfall after admitting fault.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/116746092/buick-owner-crashed-into-by-patrol-car-wants-police-to-cover-15k-costs
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Author: Daisy Hudson

Performers and contractors at a controversial Otago cannabis festival have been left high and dry as the event's organiser tries to pay off debt of $70,000.

Article: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/cannabis-festival-debt-70000
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Author: Daisy Hudson

The Defence Force has been called in to dispose of a chemical that prompted a street closure in the Dunedin suburb of Kenmure this afternoon.

Article: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/defence-force-called-over-chemical-incident
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Author: Tim McKinnel
Police have announced they are to introduce a trial of Armed Response Teams (ARTs) in Auckland, Waikato and Christchurch, euphemistically describing their role as one to "support police's tactical capabilities".

Article: https://www.noted.co.nz/currently/currently-crime/do-we-need-armed-police-in-special-vehicles-patrolling-communities
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Author: Dan Satherley

Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter says if National goes into the next election promising tax cuts, it'll be at the expense of the fight against measles.