A person died after being hit by a freight train at a pedestrian crossing in Invercargill near Elles Rd, with emergency services responding to the scene. The incident occurred at the Ness St crossing, and the train was only carrying coal at the time, with the train driver receiving support. This is the second pedestrian fatality involving a train in a week, following the death of 13-year-old Sarie Morton near Matamata College.
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DOC calls out dog owners after spate of kiwi killings in Bay of Island
In Wharengaere Bay, nine kiwi have been killed since late January, with most showing injuries consistent with dog attacks, prompting the Department of Conservation to call for urgent action from dog owners and relevant organizations. Conservation groups have reported roaming dogs in the area, leading to collaboration between DOC and Kiwi Coast to investigate the deaths, collect DNA samples, and conduct post-mortem examinations to determine the cause of death. Residents in kiwi zones are urged...
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