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Archives for 2 May 2018

Three critically injured in head-on crash

A fire spokesperson confirmed the accident occurred around 8pm on Tuesday near Thames.

People who only drink soy and almond milk risk missing a key nutrient - experts

If you also don't eat bread and eggs the risk of missing out is even greater.

Health •

Two promising young racing drivers win $85k scholarships for Toyota 86 series

Seven Sharp was there when the CareVets scholarships were announced.

'First Bloke' Clarke Gayford speaks to UK media about upcoming parenthood and not wanting to embarrass himself on the world stage

"Of course I'm not prepared mentally," the PM's partner admitted to The Telegraph about becoming a parent.

House values fall in Auckland and Christchurch as market softens nationally in April

Five of the six main centres saw value falls.

Property •

Watch: Baby Blacks skipper scores ridiculous try while being dragged into touch as 14-man NZ thump Fiji

Being down a man for an hour didn't stop NZ romping home.

Pacific Islands •

Two men remain on the run after South Auckland shooting left one person dead

Semi-industrial Greenwood Road is a hot spot for troublemakers like boy racers and rubbish dumpers.

Crime And Justice •

Kiwi aid worth $2.5m arrives in Vanuatu to help residents fleeing erupting Ambae volcano

The volcano on Ambae Island started spewing ash last September - HMNZS Canterbury is assisting.

Pacific Islands •

Christian bakers who wouldn't make pro-gay marriage cake take case to UK's highest court

The Irish bakers refused to make a cake with Bert and Ernie on top and the slogan "Support Gay Marriage."

UK And Europe •

Japanese thrill-seekers left hanging upside down 30m in the air after rollercoaster breaks down

Passengers had to be rescued from the "Flying Dinosaur".

Asia •

Watch: Devastating Tim Southee combines with flying Virat Kohli to lead Bangalore to tense IPL victory

Southee was named man-of-the-match for his death bowling heroics.

Video: 'Much love brothers' - big-hearted Konrad Hurrell thanks Titans teammates for donating boots to young Tongan players

The former Warriors centre and Mate Ma'a Tonga took to social media to thank his NRL buddies for their generous donations.

NRL •

Build less prisons, says justice advocate, after alarming prisoner abuse stats revealed

Between 2012 and 2016, 31 abuse complaints from NZ prisoners were levelled at corrections staff.

Crime And Justice •

'It's been shown that it doesn't actually work' - industry lobbyist and health researcher go head to head over minimum booze pricing

Should NZ follow Scotland's lead and set a minimum price for alcohol, in a bid to impact problem drinkers?

Health •

Veteran trainer appeals two-year ban after winning greyhound found with traces of P in its system (watch end of race)

Denis Schofield was handed a two-year ban this week after his greyhound Zipping Andre had traces of P in its system - a first for the industry.

Animals •

Aussie body modification artist charged with mutilating woman's genitals

The man had been offering services at his tattoo parlour including tongue splitting, nipple removal and more.

Australia •

Video: National’s Chris Bishop left in stitches as Jack Tame impersonates no-show Labour MP Kieran McAnulty

The TVNZ 1 Breakfast host stood in for the sick Labour MP on Breakfast.

Politics •

Graphic warning: The terrifying moment lion mauls owner of South African safari park

Remarkably the man survived with injuries to his neck and jaw. The lion was not so lucky.

Africa •

'Are you deaf or just stupid?' Dunedin Mayor apologises after enraged outburst at resident

Dave Cull's irate enquiry received gasps from the public gallery.

Politics •

Police Commissioner addresses false Clarke Gayford rumours in statement

Mike Bush takes the rare step of addressing false speculation that has been circulating.

Politics •

Kanye West suggests slavery was a 'choice'

The slavery remarks came after questions on the rapper's provocative posts and pictures in support of President Donald Trump.

Social Issues •

'Who are you?' NBA star JR Smith hits back at trolling All Black Lima Sopoaga's cheeky remarks

Sopoaga caused quite a stir with Cleveland fans.

Highlanders •

Destiny Church co-founder Hannah Tamaki swaps the black Mercedes-Benz convertible for a second flash SUV

Ms Tamaki, 57, says she and her "elderly" husband Brian are getting to old and need something more practical for herself and her "elderly" husband Brian.

More Kiwi kids hospitalised with asthma, disease costing NZ $800m a year

An expert says deaths could be prevented if medicine was more accessible.

Health •

'Ooh chia seeds!' NZ's largest marae slowly going vegan

Chefs at Turangawaewae Marae are introducing veggie options like scrambled tofu in the battle against diabetes and obesity.

Maori Issues •

Grab your winter coat - May expected to be colder than usual

Some parts of the country will have less rain, however.

Weather News •

New Zealand Cricket ponder request to play upcoming Black Caps matches in Pakistan

The Black Caps last played in Pakistan in 2003.

Black Caps •

Hamilton councillor again asks government for a fuel tax for city

The government has already declined a tax, with Grant Robertson reportedly "quite firm" on it.

Transport •

Watch: 'Like a half-eaten pork chop' - Jacinda Ardern and Rhys Darby in video designed to 'Get NZ on the map'

As Darby notes in the skit, amateur cartographers often leave New Zealand off maps.

Tourism •

US teacher on the run with student she is charged with having a sexual relationship with

Nicole Jackson, 30, and her former student 16-year-old Oscar O'Neal are being hunted by police.

North America •

Invercargill MP proposes regulations around shark cage diving

Sarah Dowie's Bill would create conditions to grant permits of where the shark cage diving could operate.

Politics •

'This is pretty spectacular!' Massive sinkhole on Rotorua farm exposes 60,000-year-old volcanic deposits

Geologist Bradley Scott says sinkholes aren't rare in Rotorua but this week's one is very large.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Police appeal for public's help to find two Tongan men over South Auckland shooting that left man dead, woman injured

Today police confirmed the dead man's identity and said: "We believe there is something a lot more sinister with the offenders".

Auckland •

Aussie police raid Comanchero gang properties after mistaken-identity murders

Melbourne police say they won't be "intimidated" by outlaw motorcycle gang, vowing to take them down.

Watch: Your move, Lima! JR Smith nails clutch three-pointer in overtime to give Cavs huge NBA playoff win over Raptors

The veteran sharpshooter scored 20 points in the 113-112 thriller – but his last three may silence a certain All Black.

Massey High principal defends controversial MethHelp handbook given to Year 13 kids - 'Simply writing it as 'meth is bad don't do it' would have no effect'

A concerned parent shared photos from the '10 ways to keep well if using meth' section, in the handbook, onto Facebook.

Watch: Amazing drone footage shows true scale of massive sinkhole on Rotorua farm

The drone was also able to enter inside the sinkhole for a unique view of the volcanic deposits contained within.

Winston Peters takes on Disarmament and Arms Control portfolio as Jacinda Ardern tweaks her line-up

Several portfolio changes take effect today.

Politics •

Child poverty: Simon Bridges says issue 'bigger than politics' and he'll 'collaborate' on Government's Bill aimed at alleviating it

Ms Ardern promised in November last year to ask for National's support for the child poverty legislation.

Politics •

Aucklander is NZ's first scratchie millionaire after buying tickets 'on a whim'

It's the largest prize in Instant Kiwi's 30-year history. Here's what happened.

Auckland •

Family First label '10 ways to keep well if using meth' handbook 'inappropriate' for school kids, calls for Govt funding review of Drug Foundation

The outrage comes after Massey High School defended the use of a MethHelp handbook provided to students for a health class assessment.

Health •

Warriors sale confirmed - Trust linked with Auckland Rugby League win bidding war

The Carlaw Park Heritage Trust has successfully made a deal with former Warriors owner Eric Watson.

NRL •

Transpower restores supply to grid after power cut hits 22,000 properties in Rotorua

In a 5pm update, Transpower said it may take up to 45 minutes for power to be restored to local lines.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Simon Bridges questions why Shane Jones got 'a roundabout built', but Kiwis might see delay on lowering in cost of GP visits

The PM hit back saying the area was "a death trap".

Politics •

Watch: New Warriors owners outline long-term vision for the franchise including retaining grassroots Kiwi talent

Cameron McGregor and Mark Robinson say they have plans to help the Warriors succeed for years.

Warriors •

‘Doing a really good job!'- New Warriors owners endorse Stephen Kearney and back current management team

They say they're pleased with how the team is being run.

Watch: National challenges Government to guarantee Auckland fuel tax won’t hit rest of New Zealand

The Minister for Transport was asked in Parliament what steps would be taken to ensure it's not passed "to the people of Southland".

Transport •

Mangere murder: Victim was warned that a hit had been ordered on him by another gang in Australia

Word on the street is that two Tongans flew from Australia to New Zealand to execute Eplahame Tu'uheava, writes 1 NEWS' Barbara Dreaver.

Auckland •

Man rescued from Kaimanawa Ranges after suffering gunshot wound

Police are talking to a man who was with him at the time of rescue.

Macadamia cheese on toast on the menu as New Zealand's largest marae goes vegan

Cooks at Turangawaewae are on a mission to change bad food habits.

Food And Drink •

Design concept and details of New Zealand's $53 million pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai released

ACT leader David Seymour was its most vocal opponent when National announced the funding last year.

Tourism •

Silver Ferns captain determined to be part of review of Comm Games failure – 'I'll make sure that I'm involved'

Katrina Grant may be gearing up for this year's domestic competition, but she has her focus on a bigger issue.

Watch: Warriors stars react to new owners – 'They told us that they're pretty happy with how we’re going!'

Johnson and Mannering are happy the background "noise" has gone.

Vision over money: Eric Watson chooses the future of NZ grassroots rugby league over a reported $4 million bonus

There won’t be much change to the team itself, but the pathways for young Kiwi talent getting there is in for a makeover.

New Zealand man missing after going for swim from yacht anchored off coast of Malaysia

The man is reported to be a 63-year-old crew member of the yacht he went swimming from.

Asia •

Aussie-owned banks in NZ being asked to prove they're not ripping off Kiwi customers

Banks' bad behaviour has been exposed at the Financial Services Royal Commission in Australia.

Personal Finance •

Watch: 'There's no reason they couldn't go all the way this year' - New Warriors owners optimistic about team's chances in 2018

Cameron McGregor says the team has all the talent needed to win the NRL Premiership.

Dreamliners to replace Qantas' fleet of 747 jumbo jets by 2020

"This really is the end of one era and the start of another."

Australia •

'You can thank me now uso!' Cheeky Lima Sopoaga uses Twitter feud to take credit for JR Smith's strong performance

Smith scored 20 points in his first outing since Sopoaga's social media jab.

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