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New assault, shoplifting and citizen’s arrest changes pass into law

The Crimes Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament – delivering a suite of new criminal charges and powers.

The quake hit at 7.43pm on Wednesday, 100km deep and 560km north-east of Whakatāne, and drew 3494 felt reports from East Cape to Wellington.

New Zealand

'Unnoticeable' 6.2 quake felt by thousands, 'ghost quake' follows

Deep Kermadec trench quake generated thousands of felt reports before GeoNet’s system briefly detected a phantom tremor near Dannevirke.

Nine new subjects for secondary school students announced by the Government.

Business

Nine new 'industry-led' secondary school subjects announced

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the subjects would be available for students in Years 12-13 from 2029.

2:24

A person is in custody after the incident.

Crime and Justice

Epsom rampage: Carjacking victim says attacker 'completely nonsensical, erratic'

Woman became caught up in Wednesday morning's events after stopping to assist a female jogger who police say was randomly assaulted.

0:40

Battle field or playing field? Source: Kelly Hodel / Waikato Times

New Zealand

Men 'barking' behind the goalposts – U14 rugby team banned

After the Tokoroa under 14 team lost a home game on Saturday, the situation was said to be "within an inch" of turning into a full-on brawl.

The Government has removed a performance measure that assessed Ministry of Social Development (MSD) managers against emergency housing targets.

Politics

MSD drops emergency housing reduction target from manager KPIs

The change follows a 1News investigation revealing managers were assessed on emergency housing numbers — a metric advocates warned could create a "perverse incentive" to deny applications.

1:38

Firefighters put out a fire after Russian missiles hit a warehouse in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.

World

Why more Russian missiles are getting through Ukrainian defences

When Russia fires at Ukraine, air-defence systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat.

2:14

Prime Minister says, if re-elected, he’d have a referendum to test support for continuing the electoral system.

Politics

Dunne believes PM's frustration with NZ First, ACT behind MMP call

Christopher Luxon announced that if re-elected, he would look at a referendum on MMP.

4:28

Business

Inland Revenue targets horticulture sector over 'concerning' tax practices

The department it was concerned about workers being paid in cash, complex contracting arrangements being used to obscure transactions and businesses failing to meet their tax obligations.

1:31

Image of Fireball over Tongario. Source: GeoNet via Fireballs Aotearoa

New Zealand

Spectacular fireball leads to recovery of NZ's 11th meteorite

Scientists tracked the space rock to the Wairarapa after a fireball lit up skies, discovering several fragments of the 4.6 billion-year-old rock in rural farmland.

0:24

Politics

Dunne believes PM's frustration with NZ First, ACT behind MMP call

Christopher Luxon announced that if re-elected, he would look at a referendum on MMP.

4:28

Business

Inland Revenue targets horticulture sector over 'concerning' tax practices

The department it was concerned about workers being paid in cash, complex contracting arrangements being used to obscure transactions and businesses failing to meet their tax obligations.

1:31

New Zealand

Spectacular fireball leads to recovery of NZ's 11th meteorite

Scientists tracked the space rock to the Wairarapa after a fireball lit up skies, discovering several fragments of the 4.6 billion-year-old rock in rural farmland.

0:24

Politics

New assault, shoplifting and citizen’s arrest changes pass into law

The Crimes Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament – delivering a suite of new criminal charges and powers.

New Zealand

'Unnoticeable' 6.2 quake felt by thousands, 'ghost quake' follows

Deep Kermadec trench quake generated thousands of felt reports before GeoNet’s system briefly detected a phantom tremor near Dannevirke.

Business

Nine new 'industry-led' secondary school subjects announced

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the subjects would be available for students in Years 12-13 from 2029.

2:24

Crime and Justice

Epsom rampage: Carjacking victim says attacker 'completely nonsensical, erratic'

Woman became caught up in Wednesday morning's events after stopping to assist a female jogger who police say was randomly assaulted.

0:40

New Zealand

Men 'barking' behind the goalposts – U14 rugby team banned

After the Tokoroa under 14 team lost a home game on Saturday, the situation was said to be "within an inch" of turning into a full-on brawl.

Politics

MSD drops emergency housing reduction target from manager KPIs

The change follows a 1News investigation revealing managers were assessed on emergency housing numbers — a metric advocates warned could create a "perverse incentive" to deny applications.

1:38

Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour.

Politics

'Absolute surprise': Peters on Luxon's call for MMP referendum

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the comments during a radio interview this morning.

4:28

High Court of Australia in Canberra, Australia

World

Australian court allows secret recording as evidence in DV case

Most recordings of private conversations are illegal but the court found the recording can be used as evidence to protect the victim's "bodily autonomy and integrity".

Politics

Dunne believes PM's frustration with NZ First, ACT behind MMP call

Christopher Luxon announced that if re-elected, he would look at a referendum on MMP.

4:28

Business

Inland Revenue targets horticulture sector over 'concerning' tax practices

The department it was concerned about workers being paid in cash, complex contracting arrangements being used to obscure transactions and businesses failing to meet their tax obligations.

1:31

Politics

'Absolute surprise': Peters on Luxon's call for MMP referendum

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the comments during a radio interview this morning.

4:28

World

Australian court allows secret recording as evidence in DV case

Most recordings of private conversations are illegal but the court found the recording can be used as evidence to protect the victim's "bodily autonomy and integrity".

New Zealand

Spectacular fireball leads to recovery of NZ's 11th meteorite

Scientists tracked the space rock to the Wairarapa after a fireball lit up skies, discovering several fragments of the 4.6 billion-year-old rock in rural farmland.

0:24

Politics

New assault, shoplifting and citizen’s arrest changes pass into law

The Crimes Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament – delivering a suite of new criminal charges and powers.

New Zealand

'Unnoticeable' 6.2 quake felt by thousands, 'ghost quake' follows

Deep Kermadec trench quake generated thousands of felt reports before GeoNet’s system briefly detected a phantom tremor near Dannevirke.

Business

Nine new 'industry-led' secondary school subjects announced

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the subjects would be available for students in Years 12-13 from 2029.

2:24

Crime and Justice

Epsom rampage: Carjacking victim says attacker 'completely nonsensical, erratic'

Woman became caught up in Wednesday morning's events after stopping to assist a female jogger who police say was randomly assaulted.

0:40

New Zealand

Men 'barking' behind the goalposts – U14 rugby team banned

After the Tokoroa under 14 team lost a home game on Saturday, the situation was said to be "within an inch" of turning into a full-on brawl.

Politics

New assault, shoplifting and citizen’s arrest changes pass into law

The Crimes Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament – delivering a suite of new criminal charges and powers.

New Zealand

'Unnoticeable' 6.2 quake felt by thousands, 'ghost quake' follows

Deep Kermadec trench quake generated thousands of felt reports before GeoNet’s system briefly detected a phantom tremor near Dannevirke.

Business

Nine new 'industry-led' secondary school subjects announced

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the subjects would be available for students in Years 12-13 from 2029.

2:24

Crime and Justice

Epsom rampage: Carjacking victim says attacker 'completely nonsensical, erratic'

Woman became caught up in Wednesday morning's events after stopping to assist a female jogger who police say was randomly assaulted.

0:40

New Zealand

Men 'barking' behind the goalposts – U14 rugby team banned

After the Tokoroa under 14 team lost a home game on Saturday, the situation was said to be "within an inch" of turning into a full-on brawl.

Politics

MSD drops emergency housing reduction target from manager KPIs

The change follows a 1News investigation revealing managers were assessed on emergency housing numbers — a metric advocates warned could create a "perverse incentive" to deny applications.

1:38

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