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Finn Delany and Rui Hachimura battle for a rebound during the Tall Blacks' match against Japan last night in Kawasaki. Photo: Getty Images The Tall Blacks have turned their first-up loss into a resounding win.

The commander of Southern police will front media in Gore this morning after a man stole a patrol car, rammed another police vehicle before fleeing on foot with two pistols.

2019-08-14t163515z_1264675533_rc1a86072ad0_rtrmadp_3_hongkong-protests.jpg Police fire tear gas at anti-extradition bill protesters during clashes in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Reuters China says Hong Kong's protest movement had reached "near terrorism" and more street clashes followed ugly scenes the previous day when protesters set upon men they suspected of being government sympathisers.

lords_ashes_rained_out.jpg Day one of the second Ashes test was a wash out at Lord's. Photo: Getty Images The first day of the second Ashes test between England and Australia was rained out at Lord's without a ball being bowled overnight.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Photo: Reuters Britain's opposition Labour Party has vowed to call a vote of no-confidence in Boris Johnson's government as soon as it believes it can win it and seeks to form a temporary government under leader Jeremy Corbyn to delay Brexit.

2019-08-14t200433z_749299779_rc152d208b00_rtrmadp_3_canada-politics-trudeau.jpg The report could hurt Justin Trudeau's chances of retaining power in October's election. Photo: Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accepted a watchdog's report that he breached ethics rules by trying to influence a corporate legal case but refuses to apologise, saying he had been trying to defend jobs.

Ross Taylor watches a shot during his innings yesterday as the Black Caps began the first test against Sri Lanka. Photo: Getty Images Two lengthy periods of New Zealand dominance have been negated by one exceptional bowler as Sri Lanka kept the Black Caps in check on day one of the first test in Galle.

Jim Boult. Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has ruled out the ‘‘extreme suggestion’’ of relocating Queenstown Airport.

A New Zealand falcon, or karearea, keeps a close eye on any invaders in its territory. Photo: Kerrie Waterworth Cardrona Alpine Resort has taken the karearea, or New Zealand falcon, under its wing by funding research into the bird's alpine environment.

David Campbell A private plan change could pave the way for a major lifestyle subdivision on the outskirts of Cromwell.

Tim Shadbolt Invercargill Labour list MP Liz Craig will meet local mayors Sir Tim Shadbolt, Gary Tong and Tracy Hicks with Penny Simmonds at the Southern Institute of Technology today to discuss reforms.

Photo: Supplied The Colac Bay toilets have been nominated for an award celebrating the best loo in the country.

Jane Goodman. The Department of Conservation is promoting compliant whitebaiting this season, as key native fish species remain under threat.

Michael Deaker. The Otago Regional Council is insisting it is helping to prepare the region for climate change, despite opting to not declare a climate emergency.

Injy Johnstone. Photo: Supplied Foster children can do anything - and a high-achieving Dunedin girl who is the first foster child to receive a Fulbright Scholarship says she is the living proof.

Luke McKinlay ''Parklets'' will begin cropping up in George St in central Dunedin next month.

Caroline Collins The Southern District Health Board is trialling new initiatives to improve waiting times at its crammed emergency departments.

A gaggle of geese march across Watson Park in Port Chalmers yesterday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien They're back, but what was good for the geese before them may again be good for the gander.

Lou Sanson A proposal to discharge wastewater into the Queenstown Lakes district's waterways has been slammed as ''offensive'' by Ngai Tahu.

Traffic lined up on SH6 yesterday moments before the road reopened following the rockfall on Monday. Photo: Kerrie Waterworth The Haast Pass reopened to traffic yesterday, but with a warning motorists could experience delays of up to 30 minutes during daylight hours.