David Seymour is stopped from driving up Parliament steps, a major WoF change is proposed, and falling debris injures two pedestrians in Auckland CBD.
1 Seymour's attempt to drive Land Rover up Parliament's steps halted
ACT leader David Seymour has been stopped by security after he tried to drive a near 80-year-old Land Rover up Parliament's steps.
The 1948 Land Rover Series I, believed to be the oldest in NZ, was at Parliament as part of a fundraising effort for Manaaki Manawa – The Centre for Heart Research.
Owner and research scientist Julian Paton said the vehicle was being driven from Dunedin to Auckland to raise money for the project.
2 Two pedestrians injured after debris falls from Auckland CBD building
Two people have been injured by what appeared to be material falling from a building facade in Auckland's CBD.
Police said the fallen material appeared to be masonry that had come loose.
3 Major warrant and certificate of fitness changes proposed for some vehicles
The Government is proposing to reduce the frequency of safety inspections for vintage cars, vintage motorbikes, and motorhomes, 1News can reveal.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said: "The law is basically out of step with reality, and we're bringing it into line with common sense."
4 How to save on your supermarket bill – without eating like a student
Let’s be honest, most money-saving tips for food sound like they were written by someone who’s never actually followed them.
Finance journalist Frances Cook looks at how to save money while grocery shopping, realistically.
5 Singer and champion of te reo Toni Huata dies
Māori singer, composer and performer Toni Huata has died.
Huata released much of her music in her mother tongue. She was also the Kaihautū Puoro Māori — director of Māori music at the SOUNZ Centre for NZ Music.
ONE NEW TARIFF
US President Donald Trump has signalled an imminent announcement of 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, a trade policy which has the potential to impact New Zealand.
ONE CYCLING COMEBACK
A Kathmandu Coast to Coast veteran had a remarkable comeback over the weekend after breaking his bike in a dramatic a crash – before going on to complete the race on borrowed wheels.
Despite completing the race 22 times, one of only seven to do 20 or more, Ian Walsh said this year’s even was his most exciting.
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