It's been a very bad day for one of New Zealand's construction giants, more transport chaos in our largest city, and a significant one-year anniversary to mark.
1 A 'very bad day' for Fletchers as chief executive, chairperson resigns
"The buck stops with us" - that’s been the message from the CEO and chairperson of Fletcher Building this morning as they both fell on their swords.
It comes as the company posts a massive loss.
1News Business Correspondent Katie Bradford takes a look at another tough day for the construction giant. Meanwhile, Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs has called forthe entire board of the company to step down.
2 Christchurch firefighters responding to significant blaze in Port Hills
In developing news, firefighters are responding to a significant vegetation fire in Christchurch's Port Hills this afternoon.
Emergency services are now evacuating people from nearby properties.
3 Auckland's transport: Fuel tax scrapping, traffic chaos, trains disrupted
There have been days of drama in our largest city as focus turns to train disruptions, traffic chaos, and the repercussions of the move to dump the regional fuel tax.
Mayor Wayne Brown called three top transport bosses into his office for a "bloody good bollocking" over train problems, as he warns the Government's ditching of the regional fuel tax will see a swathe of projects destabilised.
4 Upset as swastika displayed outside auto shop
An auto store in Waimate has been asked to remove a sign featuring a swastika. The sign has caused outrage among some residents. When contacted by 1News the owner of the store Jacob Rayner said: "I'm not worried about looking bad."
5 How rodents can thrive in supermarkets – and what can be done
New Zealanders up and down the country have shuddered this week at reports of rodents roaming in supermarkets – but what can be done about the issue?
Breakfast speaks to a pest management control expert.
ONE YEAR SINCE CYCLONE GABRIELLE
The one-year anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle has been marked across the country with ceremonies and waiata today.
How does a region like Hawke's Bay overcome a disaster on the scale of Gabrielle? 1News revisits some of the survivors a year on to find the source of their remarkable strength.
Meanwhile, Hawke’s Bay local and 1News reporter Henry McMullan remembers what it was like being in the eye of that storm.
ONE LIST OF MOVIES FOR AFTER-WORK
Whether you’re celebrating with your better half, your mates or by yourself, in the spirit of saving your hard-earned money why not consider a chilled-out evening with some snacks and stream a good movie this Valentine's Day.
1News producer Lauren Marrion has given her picks.
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