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Watch: Chaos in South Auckland after petrol station drops price to just 49 cents

A petrol station caused madness last night, as drivers clambered to fill up at an unbelievable rate.

Forestry, tourism sectors looking to cash in on Napier to Wairoa railway restoration

The government is investing $5 million in the project which will take about 5000 trucks off the road.

Transport •

'Anti-cat people' using dodgy research to boost claims cats hunt native birds - former SPCA head

Bob Kerridge reckons cats are not keen to wipe out our native birds.

Animals •

Census data shows how the average Kiwi Trev or Tracey has changed since 1871

The male European churchgoer has been replaced by the female atheist as the most common Kiwi.

New Zealand Book Awards 50th anniversary finalists announced

New Zealand's premier literary awards celebrate their 50th anniversary with a collection of 16 finalist books.

Arts And Culture •

Watch: Aussie's flying two-footed stomp on Mercedes in bizarre road rage incident

Witnesses could only watch as the incident in Adelaide's CBD unfolded.

Australia •

Watch: Dramatic aerial footage shows driver's rescue from flipped 30 tonne truck

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter travelled to Kaiwaka last night to assist the injured male driver.

Northland •

Thousands of dead starfish wash up on coast of England

It is thought that extreme cold and very rough seas brought by the recent storm is responsible.

Animals •

Governing party concedes electoral defeat in Italy, hung parliament likely

"Ungovernable Italy" headlined daily newspaper La Stampa as the early numbers rolled in.

Politics •

'Broken hearts' - tributes flow after 17-year-old found dead in central Timaru

George Jack Hill's family and friends are devastated by his death.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Jacinda Ardern desires shift away from 'donor, recipient relationship' with Pacific nations

The PM spoke from Samoa on the $10m aid package for the country, saying she desired a more equal relationship with the "mature" Pacific democracies.

Pacific Islands •

Watch: Ex-All Black Colin Slade delivers monstrous fend on his way to rampaging Top 14 try

Slade helps lift Pau to a 29-27 win over Castres with this incredible solo effort.

William Waiirua does famous dance for stoked Daniel Faitaua

Sharing a stage with the social media star may be the highlight of Daniel's day.

David Seymour promotes his euthanasia bill on final day of public submissions

The ACT Party MP's assisted dying bill has gone further than any similar legislation in NZ history.

Politics •

Principal says guns should be banned in schools - but advocate says they're part of NZ culture

The Ministry of Education is seeking consultation on developing official guidelines for firearms in schools

Education •

Wu-Tang album may be taken off reviled 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli, along with $10.1m

He also would be forced to forfeit other valuables including a Picasso painting.

Binge drinking motto 'eating's cheating' taken to task in new Kiwi campaign

A new message, "always graze when you liase", is fronted by social media personality William Waiirua.

Health •

Aussie restaurant defends charging $77 to cut up and plate a BYO birthday cake

Stillwater restaurant says the cost includes plating, cream and berries - and that "this is not McDonald's".

Australia •

Watch: Look out! Flying basketball player collides brutally with courtside cameraman, sending both crashing to the floor

Mackey McKnight was determined to keep the ball in play and not even a giant camera was going to stop him.

Man arrested accused of stealing Frances McDormand's Best Actress Oscar

"After some brief time apart, Frances and her Oscar were happily reunited," McDormand's publicist said.

North America •

Australians given access to Kiwi pork, export deal expected to give 'boost' to industry

NZ pork only had access to markets such as the Pacific Islands and Singapore.

Politics •

Police searching for gang of taggers who pulled Auckland train's emergency brake to stall it for their graffiti bomb

Passengers were unable to get out as the conductor locked the doors to keep them safe during the incident.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: Megathrust! Simulation shows how 12m-high megathrust tsunami would annihilate NZ's east coast

A US geophysicist has explored the devastating consequences of a tsunami from a megathrust quake in the Pacific.

Natural Disasters •

Fog leads to multiple delays and cancellations at Auckland Airport

Nine domestic flights and one international have been cancelled.

Transport •

World-class Kiwi kayaker Maria Noakes dies in US river accident

The family posted to social media that her boat was found pinned on the right side of the river.

North America •

Watch: 'Get off him!' Enraged dad chokes 14-year-old accused of bullying his step-daughter

Man charged with assault over shocking incident, which also saw him set upon by a group of teens.

Crime And Justice •

Where is Tania? Police very concerned

Tania Ellwood was last seen at 9.30am on Wednesday, February 28, in the suburb of Newmarket.

Auckland •

Watch: RED! Angry league star responds to devastating swinging arm with a marching head butt

Hull FC and the Warrington Wolves were both reduced to 12 after this pair of brain snaps.

Woman found after wandering off tramping track in Kaimai ranges

The 52-year-old made it to safety on her own steam.

Video: Two children killed after car hits pedestrians in Brooklyn

A car ran into numerous pedestrians today in New York, with the driver being taken into custody.

North America •

Michael Hill sheds 24 of its unsuccessful Emma & Roe chain in Australia

The brand was launched in 2014, and was hoped to expand to 200 stores in Australia.

Business •

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Dunedin teen Amber-Rose Rush

The 30-year-old also pleaded not guilty to four charges of threatening to kill.

Dunedin And Otago •

Blanket ban on prisoner voting goes to Supreme Court today - what MPs have said about the ban in the past

In 2010 the now-Minister of Finance called the blanket ban "a petty, spiteful attempt to try to curry favour with a populist issue". The Bill was found to be inconsistent with the Bill of Rights in 2015, now the Crown are appealing that declaration.

Politics •

West Auckland couple send neighbours a polite warning before gender reveal burnout

Neighbours received a note warning them of the burnout taking place on Saturday, and apologising in advance.

Watch: PM Jacinda Ardern 'honoured' to be called Daughter of Niue, as she pledges $5m to renewable energy

Niue has a goal of 80% renewable energy by 2025.

Politics •

Commerce Commission issues warning to avoid ticket re-seller Viagogo after complaints

Fans have been left devastated after being turned away, from events like Bruno Mars, for fake tickets.

Watch: Steven Joyce on his political legacy as he announces his retirement from Parliament

The senior former Cabinet minister leaves after losing the National leadership race to Simon Bridges last month.

New Zealand's largest ever cocaine seizure: Six face court in Tauranga

The cocaine was found hidden in a compartment on a commercial ship at the Port of Tauranga on October 31.

Five quick-fire questions with Steven Joyce: What was his greatest achievement - and his biggest disappointment after a decade in politics?

During the National Party leadership race, 1 NEWS put to Steven Joyce a series of questions. Some of his answers might surprise.

Politics •

Watch: 'I'm a bit overwhelmed by all this' – Inspirational 99-year-old Aussie swimmer breaks world record

George Corones is on fire on the Gold Coast.

Australia •

Watch: The dildo incident with Steven Joyce that made headlines around the world

Mr Joyce took the incident in good faith, saying he hoped he wouldn't be remembered as 'Dildo Baggins'.

Politics •

Award winning musical Chicago coming to New Zealand

The longest running American musical on Broadway and the West End will razzle dazzle audiences in Auckland and Wellington.

NZ Defence Force evacuates DOC worker with 'potentially serious condition' from remote Antipodes Islands

The HMNZS Wellington was sent to the rescue.

Conservation •

Drone flying in controlled air space disrupts flights at Auckland Airport

Around 20 aircraft chose to hold in the air before landing because of the drone.

Auckland •

NZ's new High Commissioner to Tonga named as Jacinda Ardern leads delegation to the Kingdom

Diplomat Tiffany Babington will take up the post on Tonga.

Pacific Islands •

Raw video: Load of fish spilled on road causes unusual hazard for Christchurch motorists

A tweet from the New Zealand Transport Authority alerted motorists to the slippery debris.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Expat Kiwi kayaker who died in US accident remembered for 'the best go getter attitude'

Maria Noakes died in an accident while paddling on a river in North Carolina at the weekend.

North America •

'Your time is running out' – New NRA advert issues ominous warning to media and anti-gun movement

National Rifle Association spokesperson Dana Loesch stars in a chilling new promotional advert for NRATV.

North America •

Trump's plan to open oil drilling off Pacific Northwest draws opposition

There are plans to open up 90 percent of the nation's offshore reserves to private companies.

Environment •

Air NZ flight forced to divert to Ohakea Air Force Base due to rogue drone sighting near Auckland airport

Auckland Airport had to shut down operations for 30 minutes.

Auckland •

Pair being questioned over armed incident in Wellington

A member of the public called police about the incident at 3.40pm.

Wellington •

Damning Coroners Court report on Christie Marceau's killing makes wide-ranging recommendations for government agencies

The teen was stabbed to death in her Auckland home by Akshay Chand who was on bail for kidnapping and assaulting her a month earlier.

Crime And Justice •

Woman missing near Hawke's Bay lake found safe and well

The woman, in her twenties, had set up camp near Lake Tutira, north of Napier.

Hawkes Bay •

Warriors coach 'really excited' as seven players named to make club debut in first NRL match of the season

Kearney will be hoping the new recruits settle in fast.

Simon Bridges says outgoing Steven Joyce 'a huge loss'

The former finance minister is quitting politics, just a week after losing a leadership bid.

Politics •

Three people handed huge fines for failed tyre recycling venture in Bay of Plenty

Ecoverstion Logistics Limited dumped tens of thousands of tyres at sites in the Bay of Plenty

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Headaches over who'll pay for clean-up of toxic waste created by Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter

Southland residents have been campaigning for the material to be shipped overseas.

Environment •

More of National's old guard 'contemplating their futures' as Steven Joyce goes – Katie Bradford

1 NEWS political reporter Katie Bradford gives her thoughts.

Politics •

After New Zealand's hottest summer for decades, Seven Sharp dishes out its Weather Awards

The TVNZ1 show look back on the summer just gone.

Christchurch nightlife making a comeback after years of rebuilding

Some are calling for a night mayor like Amsterdam and New York have to manage their nightlife.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Watch: Amazing footage shows US cops saving choking Saint Bernard puppy using CPR

The puppy's owner ran into a Massachusetts police station looking for help, turns out they were in luck.

North America •

Meet 'Flippy' the all-new burger flipping robot set to revolutionise fast food industry

The robot has recently begun working at Cali-Burger in Los Angeles.

North America •

Water pipe bursts on Auckland street hit by sewage pipe break just weeks ago

Watercare is working to repair the pipe in Milford on the North Shore.

Auckland •
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