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Archives for 3 October 2017

Trump condemns 'act of pure evil' in Las Vegas

At least 50 are dead with more than 200 wounded from the Las Vegas attack.

Police say Las Vegas shooter, Stephen Paddock, had 10 guns in his hotel room

The 64-year-old was found dead in his hotel room after causing over 400 people to be hospitalised.

58 dead, 515 injured as ISIS claim responsibility for Las Vegas massacre, say shooter was 'a soldier'

The terror group has claimed responsibility but provided no evidence.

'The council have no say' - Maori land squatter builds beachfront house without council consents

New Plymouth Council says the structure is illegal, but Kevin Moore says he's going nowhere.

Maori Issues •

Doctor planning stomach-shrinking surgery for obese Kiwi kids slams advertising 'crappy food' to youngsters

Dr Richard Barbour says child obesity is being compounded by a lack of government leadership.

Health •

King-maker Winston Peters arrives in Wellington to strike up preliminary coalition talks

The NZ First leader says he hopes to have a deal done by next Thursday.

Politics •

'Lone wolf' blamed for horrifying Las Vegas massacre that left at least 58 dead

Stephen Paddock opened fire on a music festival, and was later found dead in his Mandalay Bay hotel room.

North America •

Boy, 10, dies following suspicious Hastings fire

Another child hurt in the incident remains in a stable condition, while three adults were discharged yesterday.

Hawkes Bay •

Watch: 'There's no logic' - brother of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock explains his utter disbelief at appalling massacre

Eric Paddock said he hasn't talked to his brother in six months.

'Nothing justifies such liberal gun laws' – Ardern baffled by US regulation in wake of Vegas shooting

She was also saddened such horrifying events occurred at a place of joy for many.

Crime And Justice •

'In my view this week was preparation' – Jacinda Ardern says initial call with Winston Peters not crucial

The Labour leader said this week was about finding policy "common ground" with NZ First.

Politics •

US singer songwriter Tom Petty dies, aged 66, 'surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends'

The rock and roll musician died in Los Angeles after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Music •

2017 set to be worst year on record for gun violence in US

11,652 people have been killed by guns in the US in 2017 so far, not including suicides.

North America •

Watch: Steve Hansen leads All Blacks chain gang as he unloads massive load of team gear from truck

Then he was at it again, setting up the press briefing banners in the media room.

All Blacks •

Breakfast's Jack Tame challenges US Ambassador over whether he's taken money from the National Rifle Association - 'you must know'

Scott Brown says he received donations from the gun lobby group, but was also on their blacklist.

North America •

Prince William to attend NZ's 100th anniversary Passchendaele service

Bill English said "Passchendaele was the greatest disaster in New Zealand military history".

UK And Europe •

Watch: US Ambassador tries to wriggle out as Jack pins him over US gun reform - 'It's always the right time to do the right thing'

Ambassador Scott Brown wouldn't say if he supported a federal ban on assault weapons.

North America •

Watch: Stonewalling Winston Peters gives media pack the silent treatment at Wellington Airport

New Zealand's next government is in the hands of the NZ First leader.

Politics •

TOP spokesman Sean Plunket in hot water over election day social media with Electoral Commission

Four complaints were referred to police yesterday in response to social media content.

Watch: Huge Hercules NZ Defence plane to the rescue with 12 tonnes of aid for Vanuatu volcano evacuees

$250,000 worth of aid supplies were shipped today.

Asia •

Watch: 'That 57 is out of the system!' Boks coach scrambles for positives ahead of first match with All Blacks since humiliating loss

Allister Coetzee says coming back from the loss to draw with a quality Wallabies side shows progress.

All Blacks •

Witness hears screams of children during fatal Hastings fire, tells of efforts to put out blaze

A 10-year-old boy died in hospital from his injuries today.

Hawkes Bay •

Video: 'It's been crazy' - Auckland teen overwhelmed by positive response to his poem slamming Maori stereotypes

Jai Selkirk's performance at a recent poetry slam has been viewed more than 1 million times.

Auckland •

Kiwi kids treated to special water polo session with American Olympic legend Maggie Steffens

The two-time gold medallist is giving some of New Zealand's talent private sessions.

'I can beat Joseph Parker in my sleep!' Mouthy Tony Bellew fires off at Kiwi champ for future title fight

"He's got age on his side and durability, but that's where his advantages stop."

Joseph Parker •

Listen: 'Breach, breach, breach' – police radio reveals dramatic moments before Las Vegas shooter's room is raided

Stephen Paddock was found dead inside.

North America •

Watch: Kiwi Tongan teen Selevasio Tuima stuns Aussie judges with heart-rending version of Hallelujah

Selevasio, 14, left the judges awe-struck on Little Big Shots.

Music •

One person in critical condition after serious crash between truck and people mover in Dargaville

Another person received serious injuries in the crash.

Northland •

'You learn the most from your losses' – Silver Ferns prepared for Aussie backlash in Constellation Cup

Te Paea Selby-Rickit says Diamonds will be primed after Quad Series loss.

Watch: 'Oh my god!' - Shocking moment toddler wanders onto busy road, narrowly avoiding car

Only a driver's quick thinking avoided a tragedy in Perth.

Australia •

Five arrested in Rotorua double homicide case

Rotorua Police have today arrested five men over the deaths of Raymond Fleet and his nephew, James.

New photos: Tunnels under Auckland's Albert Street begin to take shape

The City Rail Link section between Britomart and Aotea stations will be comprised of a cut-and-cover tunnel.

Boxing trainer Kevin Barry's friends shot, killed in Las Vegas massacre

Joe Parker's trainer speaks of how nearby massacre has hit his family.

Another 94 kids killed since Nia Glassie - so what's changed? Ex-Women's Refuge boss asks hard question at Moko inquest

It was left to presiding coroner Wallace Bain to offer a despairing response: "Sadly, not a lot."

Watch: 'Earn the Fern!' - Eliza McCartney joins host of top Kiwi athletes for Commonwealth Games countdown campaign

The NZOC have marked the countdown to the Gold Coast Games by calling on some of their biggest icons.

Watch: Kiwis urged to watch their tattoos after Australian woman develops cancer-like symptoms

A 15-year-old back tattoo is being blamed for the woman's cancer-like symptoms.

Health •

Year's most sickening hit earns NFL star a two game ban

But the Chicago Bears' Danny Trevathan was lucky it wasn't more.

Watch: A-League star flees live ABC interview with panic attack as gobsmacked host looks on

Melbourne Victory forward was asked one simple question about last season’s grand final loss. Then it all became too much.

Government moves to strip Destiny Church charities of their tax-exempt status

Two of Destiny Church's biggest charities are issued notices informing them Internal Affairs intends to remove their tax exemption.

Czech 'visitor' gets 17 years for record $20m meth smuggling bid at Auckland Airport

It's the largest ever meth seizure at a New Zealand airport.

Auckland •

'It's heartbreaking' says Vanuatu official after visiting evacuation centres for thousands fleeing volcano

The mass evacuation of Ambae island continued today.

Pacific Islands •

Sam Curtis called into White Ferns squad

Northern Spirit batswoman Sam Curtis has been called into the squad for the one-day and Twenty20 cricket series against Pakistan.

Base of Edgecumbe floodwall faulty, panel finds

The poorly laid foundations of a stopbank protecting Edgecumbe from floodwaters and the failure to build planned upgrades are likely at fault for a breach that flooded the town, an independent review has found.

Kiwi duo complete incredible quest of interviewing inspirational women - but which New Zealander made the list?

What a journey around the world Geoff Blackwell and Ruth Hobday have had.

Travel •

The name game: How memorable our Kiwi celebrity names?

Famous, but forgettable, Seven Sharp tests out what is really in a name.

Auckland •
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