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News in 90 Seconds February 2

By 1News Reporters
Mon, Feb 2

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the New Zealander named in the Epstein files, Iran’s warning to the US, and a strip club brawl ended by friendly fire. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the New Zealander named in the Epstein files, Iran’s warning to the US, and a strip club brawl ended by friendly fire.

The New Zealander named in the Epstein files has described the disgraced financier as a "smooth psychopath".

Controversy swirls around Boxing New Zealand with several top boxers pulling out of Commonwealth Games contention while an investigation into the organisation and its head coach Billy Meehan continues.

Iran has warned any attack by the US would start a regional war in the Middle East.

A brawl outside a Melbourne strip club ended bizarrely when a chair thrown by one ejected patron hit his mate instead of the bouncers.

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Iwi leader and climate activist Mike Smith.

'A co-ordinated campaign of secret lobbying' – climate activist

Fonterra and Z Energy confirm in court they met with the Prime Minister's staff – something the PM says he has no record of.

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Alcohol-related stand-downs have increased over the past year.

School alcohol stand-downs rise, students also carrying drugs and weapons

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Hundreds protest the Government's planned job cuts.

Hundreds gather in Wellington for PSA protest against proposed cuts

At Sunday's demonstration, workers and union leaders warned of burnout, unemployment and deepening pressure on communities across New Zealand.

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NZ First wants Special Economic Zone at Marsden Point

Winston Peters says Whangārei is a gateway to Northland and its many attractions and should be "a Cinderella City" no more.

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Levain Artisinal in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.

Popular Auckland bakery temporarily shut due to E food safety grade

Following an inspection, Auckland City Council has given Levain Artisinal in Blockhouse Bay an E, which one of its co-owners now claims is "operational and compliance-related".

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Wildling pine seedlings in the Mackenzie Country.

Government doubles funding for wilding pine control efforts

The announcement would lift annual spending on the control efforts to around $36 million a year on average, under Budget 2026 boost.

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United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks the red carpet before attending a reception at the US Embassy in New Delhi.

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Powerful bomb explodes in southwest Pakistan, dozens injured

Paramilitary soldiers and volunteers recover victims from an overturned train coach on a railway track at the site of bomb explosion, in Quetta, Pakistan.

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Double success for Auckland FC with OFC Pro-League victory

South Melboune FC's Marco Jankovic and Auckland FC's Tass Mourdoukoutas ahead of the final.

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Man dies after shark attack at Queensland diving spot

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