Patch seized from gang president, a whooping cough epidemic is in its early stages, and a former NRLW Warrior and Kiwi Fern dies.
1 Head Hunters West president has motorbike and patch seized
The patch and motorcycle belonging to the president of the Head Hunters West chapter in Auckland have been seized by polid3 following a search this morning.
Police followed up after five patched members of the gang were seen on CCTV riding their motorbikes in Wellsford, north of Auckland, early yesterday morning.
2 Former NRLW Warrior and Kiwi Fern Kath Wharton dies
Kath Wharton, who played for the Warriors' NRLW team and the Kiwi Ferns, has died.
In a post to social media, the team said they were "deeply shocked and saddened" by the 41-year-old's death.
3 Fifth tourist dies after suspected Laos drink poisoning
A British woman has become the fifth foreigner to die after a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos, as Australian Holly Bowles fights for life in a Bangkok hospital.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade said a New Zealand citizen has also fallen ill in Laos and could be a victim of methanol poisoning.
4 NZ in early stages of whooping cough epidemic
Health agencies say they are coordinating a national response as New Zealand is now in the "early stages of a whooping cough epidemic".
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand said the latest Institute of Environmental Science and Research reporting showed whooping cough cases had been steadily increasing again since September. This followed spikes in May, June and July.
5 Sam Cane and TJ Perenara set for All Blacks farewell against Italy
The All Blacks' last Test match of their northern tour against Italy will also serve as the final game for two All Black veterans.
Sam Cane and TJ Perenara have been named to make their final appearances in the black jersey in Turin on Sunday morning NZT.
ONE SCHOOL LUNCH FACTORY
Associate education minister David Seymour promises next year's free school lunches, Ka Ora, Ka Ako, will be "the same quality or better" despite their slashed budget.
1News InDepth reporter Mava Moayyed paid a visit to the factory preparing the lunches to see how they'll be made.
ONE TOXIC WORKPLACE GUIDE
SEEK’s latest data reveals 63% of New Zealand workers have been in a toxic workplace in the past — and the impacts on their wellbeing have been significant.
While toxic workplaces can feel overwhelming, there are steps you can take to protect yourself, according to career coach Leah Lambart.
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