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Archives for 24 May 2018

Allegations Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called 'stupid little girl' leads to extraordinary stoush in corridors of power

The suspects have all denied it. The trail of clues has gone cold. The opposition says there's no evidence it even happened.

Politics •

Watch as hobbling Hilary's cast gets the treatment from TVNZ's styling department

Seven Sharp organised a makeover for the host who's been hobbling around with a broken ankle.

Auckland second hand book shop facing rent rise finds its miracle

Onehunga's Hard to Find second hand bookstore is part of the community, but was facing an uncertain future.

Auckland •

Fuel company offers 'some relief' from record petrol prices with 12 cents off - but it's only temporary

The discount today and until midday tomorrow is nationwide.

Transport •

Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen received secret $600,000 to fix talks with Ukraine's leader

Ukraine dropped a corruption investigation into Trump's former campaign manager.

Politics •

Wintry weather brings snow and ice forcing closure of Desert Road and Crown Range road

Wintry conditions are affecting motorists in both the North Island and the South Island.

Transport •

'Shock to the system' - Kiwis warned to brace for coldest winter 'for quite some time'

MetServices’s Georgina Griffiths says this week’s chill is set to stay, in what’s predicted to be the coldest winter in years.

Blues hooker James Parsons says banned Owen Franks never apologised to him over incident

The revelation contradicts judiciary statement about why Crusaders prop's ban was halved.

Crusaders •

Watch: Tactix snatch thrilling win in final seconds against Stars for first home victory in two years

A late Stars error came just at the right time for the Tactix.

Silver Ferns •

Smokefree activist says a ban on cigarettes would be premature: 'You make criminals of people previously addicted'

The government's goal is to make NZ smoke free by 2025.

Politics •

Watch: Snow transforms parts of deep south into night-time winter wonderland as big chill hits the country

TVNZ1 Breakfast viewers have sent in photos of the snow falling where they are.

Listen: Simon Barnett reveals wife Jodi has a brain tumour, as he struggles to hold back the tears on air - 'I get so scared'

The more FM radio host's wife suffered a seizure on April 29 he described as "beyond horrible".

Health •

One dead after Hawke's Bay crash involving car and logging truck

The accident occurred on Hawke's Bay Expressway, Hastings shortly before 8am today.

Hawkes Bay •

Photos: Snow-hit Kiwis share their breathtaking photos of picturesque (and freezing) Central Otago on social media

The big chill this week is forecast to continue.

Weather News •

Corey Webster returns to Breakers, more than a year after club turn their back on him

The coach insists Webster is a changed man.

Breakers •

Amazon's solution for employees who no longer want to work there – pay them to quit

Many employees get the offer each year, but few take it up.

Business •

Auckland police officer should not have tasered man in the back, IPCA finds

The man who was tasered suffered facial injuries and was knocked unconscious when he fell to the ground after tasering.

Crime And Justice •

‘I paid the ultimate price’ - Candice Warner reveals she suffered miscarriage after husband David’s ball tampering incident and blames stress from scandal and abuse copped

"I called Dave to the bathroom and told him I was bleeding. We knew I was miscarrying. We held one another and cried."

Watch: 'The snow is awesome' - Tourists and locals make the most of May dumping of white powder around Queenstown

However, the last few days' dump has created very slippery, dangerous roads around the tourist town.

Dunedin And Otago •

Video: The charming moment Jacinda Adern is caught off-guard with reporter’s question about baby’s arrival

"Actually I haven't even thought about how I'm going to inform my mother," the PM said.

Politics •

Black Ferns contracts 'a step in right direction' for fully pro female rugby

But a current Black Fern warns that female players need to be realistic about moving to full professionalism.

All Blacks •

New Auckland bus services set to be rolled out in July

The Auckland Transport services will give more transport options for getting around the city and central suburbs.

Transport •

Gwyneth Paltrow says ex Brad Pitt told Harvey Weinstein 'I'll kill you' in 1995 after he made advances to her

The actress revealed the new details on US radio this week.

Movies •

US doco set to reveal new information about Michael Jackson but late singer's estate not happy

The ABC says the documentary is a legitimate work of journalism.

Music •

Most read: What Harry and Meghan were laughing about in THAT photo

Photographer explains pair's classic unscripted conversation that created this unforgettable image.

Royalty •

Live stream: Jacinda Ardern fronts media in Auckland to answer questions on the important issues of the day

The PM is speaking at Green Bay High where she launched a careers initiative today.

Politics •

Watch: Take a look back at Speaker Trevor Mallard's expulsions from Parliament before he ran the House's proceedings

Gerry Brownlee also held a high place on the 2000 worst-behaved list.

Politics •

Smoke-filled Qantas plane makes emergency landing at Auckland Airport

The plane landed safely, after authorities went into full emergency mode.

Auckland •

Watch: 'When it happens, it happens!' Excited Dad-to-be Roger Tuivasa-Sheck poised to play on baby daughter's due date

The Warriors skipper admitted he doesn't have a plan for if his partner goes into labour during the Bunnies game.

John Armstrong's opinion: Labour's record so far on affordable housing builds is pathetic

Promises easy in Opposition, but hard to deliver in government, says our columnist.

Politics •

Man with lollies attempts to grab boy in Wellington

The boy kicked the man in the shins and ran away.

Wellington •

Watch: Squabble between National's Gerry Brownlee and Speaker Trevor Mallard continues - 'You have leapt, again, to a conclusion'

Gerry Brownlee had expressed concerns about the way Mr Mallard was running question time.

Politics •

Candice Warner apologises to SBW over masks - 'Imagine how his wife would feel'

Cricket South Africa officials wore masks of the All Black to taunt David Warner over the pair's 2007 tryst.

Watch as National deputy Paula Bennett ordered out of Parliament by Speaker, a day after storming out of House

It comes a day Ms Bennett walked out of the Chamber over a disagreement with the Speaker over supplementary questions.

Politics •

Man charged with attempting to stupefy after McDonald's customers report pills in sundaes

The man is not an employee of the store.

Auckland •

Highlanders resting four All Blacks as Liam Squire returns from thumb injury to face Reds

Ben Smith, Luke Whitelock, Shannon Frizell and Liam Coltman will all miss the match.

Motorcyclist dies in crash in South Waikato

The motorbike crashed on Whites Road near Tapapa this afternoon.

Accidents •

Mamma mia! - 100 Neapolitan pizza makers set world record with 7.15 metre fried pizza

The "pizzaioli"included 83 kilos of flour, 50 kilos of mozzarella cheese and 15 kilos of ricotta cheese.

Watch: 'Like being a ref in a sports match' – Jacinda Ardern sticks up for Speaker after National lose confidence in him

The PM was speaking to media when quizzed about the tense situation.

Politics •

Air New Zealand takes BP and Z Energy to court claiming millions in lost revenue from last year's pipeline rupture

Z Energy says it "refutes all claims" and will be defending itself in court.

Air New Zealand •

'These actions were despicable' - Fijian woman sentenced for NZ visa fraud after husband made up story that family had been massacred

The woman obtained residence for her and three children by remarrying her husband and pretending she didn’t know him before.

Immigration •

Auckland motorway crash delays motorists heading to Auckland Airport to catch flights

It is blocking the two south bound right lanes on the south-western motorway.

Transport •

Watch: It’s on! Sin-binned NHL stars leave penalty box to continue wild fist-fight during Stanley Cup playoff match

Tom Wilson and Braydon Coburn really wanted to settle the score.

Watch: 'I made a mistake' - Transport Minister Phil Twyford offers to resign for making phone call from plane, says National's Judith Collins raised issue in House

The Transport Minister says he apologises unreservedly over the matter.

Politics •

Heartbroken Canterbury farmers desperate to stop 'horrendous' killing of 90 pregnant cows, on same day Govt decides on M bovis plan

Gary and Lynda Burgess say killing the heifers on the same day a decision might be made on how to manage the cow disease is barbaric.

Animals •

Chiefs welcome back four All Blacks into starting line-up for clash with dangerous Waratahs

Nathan Harris, Brodie Retallick, Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown are all back in action.

Chiefs •

Families in limbo after projected sea level rise puts home building on ice - 'Only good for grazing goats'

It's an issue which could affect thousands more homes.

Environment •

Day of reflection for protestors and police on 40th anniversary of Bastion Point arrests - 'It was kind of scary but we knew we were right'

On May 25 1978 hundreds of police marched on the headland in Auckland to end 17 months of occupation.

Auckland •

Environment Ministry warns against using biodegradable and compostable bags

The ministry says the greener alternatives may do more harm than good to the environment.

Environment •

James Slipper breaks silence over positive cocaine test – 'I have been suffering from depression for a year'

The Reds skipper has been banned for two months by Rugby Australia for the failed test.

Nike to supply Football Ferns jerseys in women's sizes, after initially ignoring female fans

The All Whites and Football Ferns' new kits were unveiled last week, but could only be bought in men's sizes.

'He was visibly shaken' – 1 NEWS political editor Jessica Mutch explains why Phil Twyford's phone call from plane is a 'big deal'

The Transport Minister offered his resignation over the incident.

Panel recommends nurses get immediate three per cent pay rise and one-off $2,000 sum

The nurses' union says the pay offer doesn't enable parity with secondary school teachers until late in the piece.

Health •

'I've done a lot of growing as a person' – bad boy Corey Webster ready to give back to Breakers after getting second chance

Webster signed a three-year deal despite being dropped a year ago when he was charged with assault.

Teenage White Fern Amelia Kerr lands contract in English T20 competition

The 17-year-old all-rounder has signed with the Southern Vipers.

The average NZ household throws away three trolleys of food a year - here's how to cut waste

Seven Sharp gets advice at the fridge door from a food waste expert.

Food And Drink •

Cockroaches, no toilets and murder – Greenpeace alleges horrifying conditions on overseas tuna fishing vessels

The two-year investigation found human trafficking and even murder is occurring on the high seas.

Environment •

Lamb's out of reach for many Kiwis so why not eat the tongue, gut and throat gland?

Seven Sharp goes down country to find out if we're looking at lamb all wrong.

Food And Drink •

Super Rugby Round 15 picks: 'I'll pick a draw' - Crusaders v Hurricanes proving a tough choice for Guy and Stephen

The blockbuster clash in Christchurch headlines another bumper weekend of action.

Missile that downed flight MH17 came from Russia-based military unit say investigators

All 298 passengers and crew were killed when the Malaysia Airlines plane was blown out of the sky over Ukraine in July 2014.

Collins says PM made 'a bit of a weak decision' not to accept Twyford's resignation over plane phone call

National's Judith Collins says someone told her about the phone call and she decided to check out whether it was right with a question in Parliament.

Politics •
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