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Archives for 1 May 2018

Legendary New Zealand swimming coach Jan Cameron dies, aged 70

Cameron was responsible for establishing NZ's first high performance swimming programme.

'It's crazy' - Children's sketches of their dream houses turned into reality by apprentices

The aim is to inspire more young people to get a trade.

Wellington •

Cannabis oil to be trialled as treatment for insomnia

Lead researcher Peter Eastwood said insomnia cost Australia more than $66 billion a year, including lost productivity and health problems.

Health •

Track gangs start work to reopen Wairoa-Napier rail line

KiwiRail is confident the line will ready by the end of the year for trains to carry logs to Napier.

Hawkes Bay •

Leaked BP emails 'add impetus' to enhancing Commerce Commission's role, PM says

Jacinda Ardern said yesterday that "certainly motorists won't look upon it as fair".

Transport •

Watch: Australia's dumbest criminal? Man pulls on disguise in full view of service station cameras

Perth police shouldn't have too much trouble finding this Einstein.

Crime And Justice •

Lydia Ko rockets back up world rankings after drought-ending victory

The Kiwi number one also received a healthy boost to her bank account after yesterday's win.

Canterbury farmer taken to court after clearing rare shrub from his land

Forest and Bird says the farmer destroyed about a third of New Zealand's total population of tororaro.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Police manhunt underway after man shot dead, woman injured in South Auckland incident - victims found lying on the ground

The man, 28, was found dead at the scene, and the woman has been taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.

Auckland •

Government would be 'commercially naive' to regulate fuel prices, industry body says

The head of the Road Transport Forum says New Zealander's shouldn't be surprised to hear that the petrol companies are making decisions based on commercial reasoning.

Transport •

PM can’t guarantee Auckland fuel tax won’t be passed on to rest of NZ: 'Companies actually have it within their own rights'

Auckland Council voted yesterday 15-2, to implement the RFT.

Auckland •

Kiwi Facebook users are testing out new public comment voting feature - but it's not a 'dislike' button

The feature allows comments with "bad intentions" to be downvoted and reduced in visibility, while those which are insightful can be upvoted.

Technology •

Aussie teacher who groomed boy for sex could be deported

Bettina Schmoock had booked a cottage for an encounter with the boy and the judge said her actions could not be considered "mere fantasy".

Australia •

'Critical public services' to see boost in Budget 2018, with promised surplus – Robertson

The Finance Minister said he wants to move NZ's economy to one that is "more productive, more sustainable, and more inclusive".

Economy •

Pizza and bowling: How Lydia Ko celebrated her return to the LPGA winner's circle

The Kiwi ended her near two year winless run at the LPGA Mediheal Championship yesterday.

Former Chiefs assistant Kieran Keane to leave Ireland's Connacht after one season - report

Keane was contracted to coach the side for three years.

Government introducing GST for online purchases under $400 from October next year

It tightens up a tax loophole that Kiwi businesses say is costing them millions.

Politics •

'It's critical that this Bill be amended' – Disability Commissioner concerned about impact of euthanasia bill, that it might capture those not suffering terminal illness

David Seymour, however, says his Bill means a person with a disability would be unable to access euthanasia based solely on their condition.

Politics •

Brumbies winger handed five-match ban for shocking tackle on Israel Dagg

Chance Peni's nasty hit left the Crusaders wing with both a concussion and a knee injury.

Two wharf workers remain in hospital after incident at Napier Port

The hospital said six people were brought in suffering from carbon monoxide exposure.

Hawkes Bay •

'Thorny said it straight' - Tongan Thor beams over ex-All Blacks' coaching methods

Taniela Tupou has been a standout at the Reds under All Blacks legend Brad Thorn.

Simon Barnett on extended leave from More FM after wife has 'massive stroke', diagnosed with lesions on brain

Jodi Barnett had a "massive fit" on Sunday, said co-host Gary McCormick.

Health •

Who is this person? South Auckland police hunting serial arsonist who has struck 16 times in the past 10 days

Suspicious fires at numerous properties have caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.

'People have got their opinions' – James Parsons ignoring social media as Blues' woes continue

The hooker is avoiding criticism from disgruntled fans during another season of lows.

Blues •

Kiwi UFC fighter Israel Adesanya books bout with ranked opponent

Adesanya will take on middleweight veteran Brad Tavares on July 6 at Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas.

Watch: Can woeful Blues avoid another humiliation by losing to an Aussie team this weekend?

NZ's 36-0 record against Australian sides is in jeopardy.

Blues •

'That's their business' - Blues ignoring return of controversial Israel Folau return ahead of Waratahs clash

The star fullback will make his Super Rugby return against the Blues this week, on the back of criticism of his anti-gay social media comments.

Blues •

Australian MPs back music festival drug-testing bill after lethal chemicals found in pills

Federal Liberal backbencher Warren Entsch believes drug dealers don't care if their products kill people.

Watch: J-Lo's stunning new music video, with 9 million views in three days, was choreographed by an awesome young Kiwi

J-Lo’s track El Anillo has nine million views in three days – and it's choreographed by NZ's Kiel Tutin.

North America •

Pope's trusted advisor Aussie Cardinal George Pell to stand trial for historical sex offences

Judge finds sufficient weight of evidence for Cardinal Pell to stand trial on historical sex allegations.

NZ First won't be standing candidate in Northcote by-election

Winston Peters says NZFirst standing endorses Jonathan Coleman "walking out on his electorate".

Auckland •

Jack the Ripper postcard fetches $43,000 at auction

"My knife is still in good order," states the postcard sent to London police in 1888.

UK And Europe •

Watch: 'Middlemore was just the tip of the iceberg' - Ardern and Bridges lock horns as first Question Time back after break gets spicy

The pair debated the reasons behind a possible delay in the government reducing the cost of GP visits.

Health •

One of trio with links to Hell's Angels arrested over violent assault at Auckland City Hospital while other two still on the run

These men are linked to the Hell's Angels gang and are considered dangerous and should not be approached.

Auckland •

New Customs agreement with EU paves the way for more streamlined trade says Minister

New Zealand and the EU have completed processes to bring the agreement into force this month.

UK And Europe •

Jacinda Ardern officially congratulates Kate and William on birth of Royal baby in Parliament and outlines distinct Kiwi design on blanket sent as gift

The PM went into more detail about the uniquely Kiwi gifts the Government bestowed on Prince Louis.

Royalty •

'The urgency is called climate change' –Jacinda Ardern and Simon Bridges spar over oil and gas exploration

National's leader questioned the govt decision to halt exploration permits.

Politics •

Identity of woman found dead at Nelson hotel confirmed by police

A 62-year-old man has been charged with the Swiss national's murder.

Crime And Justice •

Naked man in bushes watching Auckland school kids prompts police call for information

A nine-year-old girl reported a man exposed himself to her as she walked home from school in West Auckland.

Auckland •

Warriors boosted by return of big guns for NRL clash with high flying West Tigers

Hooker Isaac Luke has made a shock recovery from a knee injury to be included in the squad.

Warriors •

Inmates at numerous New Zealand prisons accuse jail staff of sexual abuse and serious assaults

1 NEWS first asked for the information in 2016 but was declined by Corrections on the grounds that "it did not exist in a form that could be readily supplied".

Crime And Justice •

Kapiti Coast businesses calling for fairer petrol prices after BP practices exposed in leaked email

Fuel in the region tends to be more expensive than in towns further north.

Energy •

Mystery as dozens of cow, sheep and pig carcasses discovered at logging site by forestry workers in Marlborough

Police are investigating.

Nelson •

Banks Peninsula farmer accused of destroying nearly a third of endangered plant's population

Forest and Bird is shocked and has applied for court orders to stop further harm.

Conservation •

Fleeing motorist wanted by police after instance of 'ludicrous driving' in Christchurch

The driver drove at two police officers attempting to lay road spikes.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

SPCA takes action against puppy farm after customers voice concerns about animals' health

The animal welfare agency raided a breeder and now has 31 German shepherds in its care.

Animals •

All Blacks great of the 1970s Byran Williams knighted for services to rugby

The 67-year-old was also awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby.

Video: 'It was a paddock before' – Massive sinkhole opens up on Rotorua farm after huge deluge of rain

The sinkhole is over 200-metres long according to farmer Colin Tremain.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Forget Uber – how about karaoke in a cab?

Seven Sharp’s Tim Wilson took an unforgettable ride with Auckland taxi driver Bob Ivanovich.

Auckland •
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