Emergency services were called to the intersection of Riverside Drive and Ewing Road, just before 1.30 this morning.

The driver of the truck was the sole occupant.

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International:
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Basketball:
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Netball:
Stars netballer Mila Reuelu-Buchanan is itching to get back to full strength ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership game against the Pulse in Auckland 14:57

International:
US music executive Dave Shapiro killed in plane crash 14:47

International:
Postecoglou makes bold prediction as Spurs continue Europa League victory celebrations 14:27

Rugby:
Black Ferns assistant coach Tony Christie has taken notice of teenage fullback Braxton Sorensen-McGee's growth in leadership ahead of this afternoon's Pac4 game against the United States in Albany 14:07

Netball:
Northern Stars defender Lili Tokaduadua is relishing her new position of goal defence ahead of this afternoon's ANZ Premiership netball game against the Pulse in Takanini 13:47

Health & Safety:
Research from New Zealand scientists could improve the way we treat infections 13:27

Living & Travel:
Record floods have left five dead and tens of thousands stranded in New South Wales 13:17

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