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Archives for 3 April 2018

Two people die in Northland crash bringing Easter road toll to six

Two others were injured in the crash near Kerikeri late last night.

Accidents •

Disgraced comedian Bill Cosby back in court for retrial on sexual assault charges

The 80-year-old is charged with drugging and molesting a former university administrator in 2004.

North America •

Auckland locals create park blockade after partiers leave human excrement, smashed glass and condoms

On Thursday night, they reportedly turned away 60 cars.

Auckland •

National won't call for Clare Curran’s resignation over RNZ scandal but Simon Bridges says it highlight 'shambles' of Labour-led government

Speaking on TVNZ1's Breakfast today Mr Bridges said: "I think what's so concerning is the cover up. It's taken parliament, effectively opposition, [to] tease this out."

Politics •

East-West tensions worst since Cold War after poisoning, Russian foreign minister says

Sergey Lavrov denounced accusations of Russian involvement in the nerve agent attack as "horrible provocation".

UK And Europe •

Minimum wage rise to $20 by 2021 a worry for small businesses and 'most vulnerable' - Simon Bridges

National's leader spoke about the issue on TVNZ1's Breakfast today.

Politics •

Male dies after incident involving train in Tauranga

Police confirmed the death, which happened about 6.40am near Port of Tauranga.

Hamilton dairy owner installs security cage after being hit with machete during robbery

The system allows customers to enter and exit only when the shopkeeper unlocks the door remotely.

Sneak Peek: Gold Coast Comm Games opening ceremony extravaganza to feature Aboriginal culture, beach party

The Games are set to go off with a bang at Carrara Stadium on Wednesday.

Horror Easter weekend road toll: Six deaths around North Island put fatalities three times higher than last year

In the most recent fatal crash, two people died overnight near Kerikeri in Northland.

Transport •

Lacklustre Jason Taumalolo struggling to find groove in 2018 - and now he has to face the undefeated Warriors

Stats prove the Tongan star hasn't been his barnstorming self in 2018.

Old oil containers turned into new asphalt-like product Plastiphalt in Christchurch

The plastic used was previously considered to be un-recyclable.

Transport •

Second crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway adds to delays after earlier rolled truck blocks lanes

NZTA is urging motorists to avoid the area or expect delays after the accident at the Princes St offramp.

Auckland •

Video showing live Northland fish fleeing the water means predator was likely near - expert

Locals had reported seeing a large pod of 50 or more dolphins very close to the shore.

Animals •

Last Air NZ flight leaves Kapiti Airport - but Air Chathams may fill the void

The last flight took off about 7am for Auckland.

Transport •

Horror Easter weekend road toll: 'Disappointed' and 'frustrated' top cop's message for New Zealand drivers

Superintendent Steve Greally, National Road Policing Manager told 1 NEWS he suspects four usual causes contributed to the six fatalities.

Transport •

Driver arrested over Northland double-fatal crash

Police say a 22-year-old was arrested and has since been bailed to appear in the Kaikohe District Court.

Accidents •

Most watched video: Ed Sheeran gig marriage proposal almost thwarted after song How Would You Feel left out of Dunedin concert

Jason Higgins waited anxiously for the right song to play - but it never came.

Music •

NZ Games sevens reserve Caleb Clarke to undergo emergency surgery due to appendicitis

The 19-year-old Aucklander will miss any chance of competing on the Gold Coast.

'Yes, I drank it!' Benji Marshall's wife posts photo with newborn son and 'placenta shake'

Zoe Marshall is consuming her placenta to combat her postnatal depression.

Warmer than average temperatures in store for much of NZ over next three months after 'hottest summer on record'

That's according to NIWA's Seasonal Climate outlook for April to June. However, the cold weather won't be completely kept at bay.

Weather News •

Road investment imperative says Bridges, after 70km/h rural speed recommendation

Roading stats from NZTA show a dramatic jump in the number of driver casualties in the last 12 months.

Transport •

Samoan heavyweight boxer inspired by Joseph Parker – 'He made it possible for anyone'

Like Parker, Frank Masoe is a proud Kiwi-Samoan, but will fight for the land of his parents on the Gold Coast.

Super Rugby Power Rankings: Are the Blues Super Rugby's worst team? It's close...

Campbell Burns breaks down who's rising and falling in Super Rugby.

'The response is very poor' - Advocacy group says Oranga Tamariki still has far to go a year on from re-formation

The organisation was formed from the ashes of Child Youth and Family, aiming to improve outcomes for children through a more holistic and child-led approach.

Social Issues •

One person dead after crash in Wellsford that's blocked State Highway 1 in both directions

The fatality comes just hours after the Easter weekend road toll period ended in which six people died.

Accidents •

New Zealand Squash hoping for Comm Games medal rush – ‘Four golds, hopefully!’

Joelle King and Paul Coll looking to rule on the Gold Coast.

Famed Kiwi soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to sell $5 million art collection in Auckland

Most of Te Kanawa's collection has been on loan to the Auckland Art Gallery for 25 years.

Arts And Culture •

Fiji's flagbearer: 'Sega ni soro' - star weightlifter's tattoos a beacon of hope after Cyclone Winston's devastation

After a couple of tough years, Fijian flagbearer Apolonia Vaivai is primed for Commonwealth glory.

Pacific Islands •

Watch: Animation shows cluster of earthquakes hitting the South Island this afternoon

The quakes hit just after 1pm today 60km south of Hokitika.

West Coast •

'We treasure our Samoan culture' - Kiwi-born boxer Frank Masoe proud to fight for land of parents' birth

Masoe's South-Auckland based family will eagerly watch him fight for Samoa.

Pacific Islands •

Man's dead body found ontop of train carriage at Port of Tauranga after falling from overbridge in unknown circumstances

The 38-year-old's body was found by staff unloading train carriages at the Port at around 6.40am.

Rural roads should be 70km/h limit: report

An international report has recommended that speeds on rural roads should be reduced to 70km/h and to 30km/h in some urban areas.

Graphic Warning: Video showing disabled pensioner bashed, punched in apparent police brutality outrages Australia

The man was pinned down in his Melbourne backyard by police following up a call from his psychologist.

Australia •

PM's Auckland home sold to young family (+ view photos of Jacinda & Clarke's new Sandringham bungalow)

A young family has snapped up Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's former Point Chevalier home, according to the real estate team responsible for the sale.

Commonwealth Games: Sevens star Ruby Tui has the mumps - concerns for other players

The team's arrival into the Games village has now been delayed.

Is a fuel tax coming your way? Government considering 9-12% price hike to fund safer roads, cut 'appalling' road deaths

Transport Minister says it's "absurd to call it a road toll" as there shouldn't be any cost of life on roads.

Transport •

Three athletes struck down by influenza in Commonwealth Games athletes village

NZOC are dealing with a different health issue as the women's sevens team remain in isolation after a player contracted mumps.

Australia •

Sophie Pascoe named flag bearer for NZ's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games team

Pascoe will lead the contingent of 253 NZ athletes into Carrara Stadium tomorrow on the Gold Coast, broadcast on TVNZ 1 from 10pm.

Commonwealth Games •

As it happened: NZ wins! Sodhi the saviour defies England for over three hours as Black Caps secure historic Test series triumph

Join 1 NEWS NOW for live updates of the fifth and final day of the Second Test between the Black Caps and England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

NZ Warriors: Shaun Johnson, Simon Mannering back to face the Cowboys on Saturday

Simon Mannering will play his first game of the season against North Queensland on Saturday.

The number of Kiwi kids in state care hits an all-time high at over 6,000

The increase comes a year after a ministerial restructure, raising questions about the new system.

Social Issues •

'Give me a break' - Kiwi shooter’s dad gutted by immigration's rejection to attend Commonwealth Games

NZ skeet shooter Chloe Tipple’s dad and coach David has been refused immigration to Australia for his criminal record.

Crime And Justice •

The Hamilton dairy with a caged entrance: Wearing a hoody or bandana will see you locked out of machete-attacked Hamilton dairy owner's shop

This video shows why even the Police Minister has every sympathy for dairy owners like Sandip Patel.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Watch: Samoan boxer punches clock at Countdown to fund Comm Games berth

Frank the tank Masoe has fundraised his Games journey at an Auckland Countdown distribution centre.

Commonwealth Games •

Watch: Seven Sharp meets British singing phenom Rag’n’Bone Man

The man behind the global hit "Human" sits down for a chat ahead of his New Zealand gigs this week.

Music •

Wellington Phoenix are on the brink of being axed from A-League as expansion looms

A-League CEO confirms Phoenix are below where they need to be to trigger a licence extension.

Convictions for historical homosexual offences can now be wiped from the record

Homosexual acts were outlawed before the 1986 law legalised consensual sex between men.

Politics •

What's with all our rugby stars getting the mumps? Ruby Tui's case of the mumps 'half a day at a time', says Rob Waddell

Tui came down with the illness while training on the Sunshine Coast.

Health •

'They have been a dud club for 23 years' - Warriors won't make finals after spectacular collapse, says NRL expert

"Let’s sit back and wait for the great Kiwi collapse."

Video: Stan Walker's heartfelt new single dedicated to his 'superwoman' mum following cancer battle

A week after going public over his battle with cancer, Stan Walker has released the new single Thank You.

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