Archives for 25 May 2018

April storm that cut power to thousands of Aucklanders costs insurers more than cyclones Gita and Fehi combined

The nationwide storm on April 10 and 11 has resulted in more than 13,000 insurance claims costing $72 million.

Weather News •May 25, 2018

'Wassup people!' General Fiyah's young cousin Lopeti has a say during the Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

General Fiyah - real name Lotima Pome'e - won two awards at the awards last night, including Best Song for 'Here To Stay', and the People's Choice Award.

Music •May 25, 2018

Watch: Road safety advocate reveals his secret to a great commute

Richard Barter is urging cyclists and bus drivers alike to be more considerate to each other.

Transport •May 25, 2018

Check your forecast: Thunderstorms, large hail and powerful winds set to batter much of the North Island this afternoon

The worst of the storms are expecting to come in from the west.

Weather News •May 25, 2018

Auckland's Orewa College suspends student over prank gun threat

Police say they're satisfied there's no threat to the school.

Auckland •May 25, 2018

'We were right' - Hone Harawira reflects on Auckland's Bastion Point occupation, 40 years since police forcibly ended it

Mr Harawira, speaking on TVNZ 1's Breakfast, said spirits were high during the occupation - "Good music, good kaupapa and a decision to stay strong".

Maori Issues •May 25, 2018

Crusaders enforcer Jordan Taufua ruled out of Hurricanes clash after injury in All Blacks camp

Taufua suffered a calf injury during ABs camp earlier in the week.

Crusaders •May 25, 2018

Watch: TVNZ1 Breakfast reporter brought to tears while eating the world's hottest chilli

The Carolina Reaper lived up to its name.

Food And Drink •May 25, 2018

1 NEWS NOW expert's Super Rugby predictions: Hurricanes to edge Crusaders in a dramatic top of the table clash

Campbell Burnes has all you need to know ahead of the latest round.

Hurricanes •May 25, 2018

Worker left shaken after aggravated robbery of Christchurch petrol station

Three others are wanted over the late night incident.

Christchurch And Canterbury •May 25, 2018

Feilding shop owner dives into escaping thieves' car but gets thrown out after enduring a beating around the head

Philip Pearpoint was taken on a wild ride after he tried to stop the thief at Turners Sports Store.

Manawatu Wanganui •May 25, 2018

Cricket South Africa official keeps job after posing with fans wearing SBW masks

Fans wore the masks to make fun of Warner, whose wife was caught in a toilet tryst in 2007 with Williams.

May 25, 2018

'We can not help but feel very sorry' - North Korea responds to Trump's cancellation of the Singapore summit, says they still want to talk

The country's Foreign Affairs Minister has responded President Trump's cancellation of the planned summit, expressing regret and saying they still want to talk "at any time".

Asia •May 25, 2018

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho is planning to marry two women at the same time

Rio newspaper reports the 38-year-old will celebrate his love for two live-in girlfriends in August.

May 25, 2018

Dame Susan Devoy not seeking reappointment as Race Relations Commissioner as Human Rights Commission appoints new acting head

Paula Tesoriero, who was appointed in late 2017, will be acting in the role until three new Commissioners, including a new Chief Commissioner, are appointed.

May 25, 2018

Inside Parliament: 'He's perhaps not the most natural speaker' – Scrutiny on Speaker Mallard

The National Party have issues a letter of "serious concern" over the Speaker of the House.

Politics •May 25, 2018

Updated: US man, 30, evicted from his parents' house after asking for 'six months' notice given just days to leave

Judge tells sherriffs to go in and get Michael Rotondo if he won't leave.

May 25, 2018

Teenager charged over brutal attack on man at Auckland train station

The 17-year-old allegedly savagely beat the man, kicking him to the ground and continually punched and kicked him as he lay defenceless.

Auckland •May 25, 2018

Inside Parliament: Paula Bennett storming out of House over frustration with Speaker 'didn't surprise'

1 NEWS' Jessica Mutch and Stuff's Jo Moir discuss what happened.

Politics •May 25, 2018

Can you help? New footage shows group of up to eight men wanted over brutal central Auckland attack

Two men were walking down Queen St outside Mecca Maxima when the attack took place on May 6.

Crime And Justice •May 25, 2018

New York Times: Here's why the self-driving Uber car wiped out a pedestrian, despite identifying victim six seconds before crash

Report finds self-driving was ready to brake but was over-ridden by a prior decision from - a human.

May 25, 2018

Kansas teen who tried to sell his high school on Craigslist for $20k gets unintended payback

The graduating 18-year-old thought this was pretty funny - until things started going awry.

May 25, 2018

Death row prisoner asks for mercy, says he suffered 'homosexual panic' before killing man he picked up in bar

Death row inmate Robert Van Hook was sentenced to die for fatally strangling and stabbing David Self in Cincinnati in 1985.

May 25, 2018

NZ visas for Chinese bank's clients fast-tracked

Immigration New Zealand introduced a streamlined visa process for the bank's private banking or prestigious wealth management customers.

Immigration •May 25, 2018

Watch: Highlanders' Tevita Nabura banned six weeks for this brain explosion karate kick to the head against Waratahs

The Highlanders winger will not be available to play again until July.

Highlanders •May 25, 2018

Ferrets kill eight kiwi over eight weeks in Tongariro Forest

DOC has launched a trapping response programme to contain the outbreak of the pests.

Conservation •May 25, 2018

Canterbury farmer's 90 pregnant cows spared from being slaughtered until Tuesday, day after Government decides on M bovis plan

The family has been overwhelmed with support from all round New Zealand since they voiced their emotional concerns about the "barbaric" process last night.

Christchurch And Canterbury •May 25, 2018

Watch: 'An iconic person' – Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to late Ngapuhi elder Kingi Taurua

The Prime Minister says Kingi Taurua challenged the Crown when it needed challenging.

Maori Issues •May 25, 2018

Motorists struggle through treacherous ice-strewn Arthur's Pass: 'The scenery is beautiful but it comes at a price and a cost'

Chains have been compulsory for motorists since yesterday's large dump of snow.

Christchurch And Canterbury •May 25, 2018

Watch: Photographer under fire for making sleazy comment towards female UFC fighter during shoot

Mike Roach might want to reflect on his choice of words after this incident with Tatiana Suarez.

May 25, 2018

'A seriously sweet feeling' - Wellington tops world quality of life rankings second year in a row

The capital's 'favourable' weather was one reason for the win.

Wellington •May 25, 2018

Motorcyclist dies after crash in Tasman district

Police say the single vehicle crash occurred on SH63 just before 3pm today.

Accidents •May 25, 2018

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in Mount Maunganui yesterday

The 84-year-old woman was taken to hospital but has since died.

Accidents •May 25, 2018

Weekend's most watched: Watch as Ashton Kutcher brings Ellen to tears with massive $4 million donation to her wildlife charity

It's not often DeGeneres is shocked into silence.

Television •May 25, 2018

Queenstown cop receives knife wounds after chasing man acting suspiciously at camp ground

The officer received eight stitches and the suspect is still at large.

Crime And Justice •May 25, 2018

Warriors win race to sign blockbusting Dragons forward Leeson Ah Mau - report

Ah Mau will return to the place where his NRL career began in 2009.

Warriors •May 25, 2018

Leading White Sox pitcher preparing for softball world championships - by playing for Australia

Taylor Paige-Stewart is playing in US pro league for Aussie expansion team.

May 25, 2018

Watch Stan Walker do a soundcheck for Auckland concert, his first show since life-changing stomach removal

The Kiwi singer performs in Freemans Bay tonight, a rare cancer-causing gene making him feel blessed to be alive and well.

Auckland •May 25, 2018

Calf stranded on ledge over swollen Otaki River dramatically rescued by SPCA

The young cow appeared to have fallen down a cliff.

Animals •May 25, 2018

Watch: Christchurch gets a look at options for transforming 600ha red zone

Floating and amphibious homes could be in store for the residential red zone.

Christchurch And Canterbury •May 25, 2018

As it happened: Rag-tag Crusaders hold on for hard-fought win in wet conditions after physical clash with Hurricanes

The Crusaders have held off the Hurricanes in horrid conditions to take hold of the NZ Super Rugby conference despite having six All Blacks missing.

Crusaders •May 25, 2018

One dead in crash south of Auckland

The two-car crash occurred near Whangapouri and Blackbridge roads in Karaka.

Accidents •May 25, 2018

Kiwi companies revise email mailing lists as new European Union privacy laws kick-in

Some firms are asking customers to review privacy policies or re-subscribe to their mailing lists.

UK And Europe •May 25, 2018

Survivor NZ recap: A big move sees the balance of power shift and Josh makes an emotional revelation

With huge prize money on the line, the new season of Survivor NZ sees the castaways playing the game harder than ever.

May 25, 2018

Baseball taking massive strides in NZ with Kiwi team set to join professional Australian league

Baseball NZ is bidding to have a team added to the Australian Baseball League.

May 25, 2018

First Waikato farmer with M bovis-infected cattle tells of toll on family

Waikato Farmer Henk Smit told 1 NEWS pressure from the public is quite hard on his son.

Farming •May 25, 2018

Families facing homelessness in Marlborough move into converted Blenheim motel

The Ministry for Social Development bought the 17-apartment property for just over $3.6 million

Marlborough •May 25, 2018

23-man All Whites squad heading to Intercontinental Cup without majority of stars

New head coach Fritz Schmid has named one of the most inexperienced teams in NZ football history.

May 25, 2018

Meet the tuneful Taranaki farmer behind smash-hit Farming Karaoke - 'It's just taken off'

Patrick Johnson is raising rural spirits by lifting his voice in the cowshed.

Farming •May 25, 2018

Christchurch musician out to play the drums for a world record breaking seven days

Gary Gurden has been training in sleep deprivation.

Christchurch And Canterbury •May 25, 2018

Ouch! Crusaders' Braydon Ennor carried off field after injuring both ankles in awkward tackle against Hurricanes

Ennor fell on his ankles with players on top of him to cut his game short.

May 25, 2018