Respite's on the way for sizzling temps, reaction continues following the Kīngitanga's hui, and one thing you might've not known about The Chase.
1 MetService issues heat alerts for 18 cities and towns, but respite on the way
It's been a sizzler few days for many Kiwis, but respite could soon be on the way. A cold southwesterly change is approaching the country from the south, according to MetService, after 18 heat alerts were issued today.
Yesterday, Auckland notched up its hottest day in four years, whilst heavy rain lashed parts of the West Coast and East Cape overnight.
There's good news on the way for farmers and growers on the east coast of the South Island with rain forecast for parts of the region later this week.
2 Tama Potaka: Hui 'constructive', National won't support 'unhelpful referendum'
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says Saturday's national hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae was positive and constructive, showing deep concern among Māori over the direction of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Meanwhile, NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has hit out at the content of a leaked document from the Justice Ministry - that was critical of the proposed Treaty Principles Bill - suggesting it's a "manifesto" of "phobia".
The proposed bill was a major talking point during the hui, which Jones previously described as a "moan fest".
3 New Zealand's most stolen car in 2023 revealed
AMI Insurance has released its list of the top 10 most stolen cars last year, with 2023 the second-highest year for vehicle theft in the past five years. Is your vehicle on the list?
4 Covid cases rising as Govt looks to end free rapid antigen tests
Time is running out for those wanting free Covid-19 tests, with the scheme due to end next month and some experts worried.
5 Analysis: 'Uninspirational' Trump challenger drops out after caucus loss
In the US, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the race to become the Republican presidential nominee today. 1News' US Correspondent Logan Church spoke to voters at the Iowa caucuses and filed this analysis.
ONE HISTORIC HUI
Why did 10,000 people assemble at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Saturday? John Campbell asked attendees their reasons for attending.
In his opinion piece, he describes the mood and the hopes of the people he met at the Kīngitanga's historic national hui.
ONE CURIOUS FACT ABOUT THE CHASE
It's been revealed there are lawyers on the set of the wildly popular TV quiz show The Chase, but why? In a guide for Radio Times, Walsh and Jenny "The Vixen" Ryan answered a range of questions, including whether the final chase is ever halted.
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