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Archives for 13 June 2018

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck in Tauranga

The accident occured around 4.40am today on Takitimu Drive.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Most read: Is it time to do away with the 12-week rule for announcing you're pregnant?

The 12-week advice is dished out by doctors and midwives, but Seven Sharp lifts the lid on the taboo.

Future of Waikato's Waikeria Prison set to be decided today

The Waikato facility is home to around 700 inmates.

Crime And Justice •

All Black Ofa Tu’ungafasi’s tackle on France's Remy Grosso deemed 'just short of' red card by citing commissioner

The prop has received a warning over the tackle.

All Blacks •

Hundreds of homes still without power on North Island's East Coast after storms

Heavy rain lashed parts of the country overnight causing slips that took out power lines.

Gisborne •

Showers for first day of Fieldays today - but it should improve tomorrow

The event showcases rural technology, careers and entertainment and runs until Sunday.

Hamilton And Waikato •

New Zealand buildings' cladding risk should be outlined in LIM reports - lawyer

Yesterday Auckland Council revealed 25 buildings that have the same cladding as London's Grenfell tower.

Auckland •

'Many people feel Trump could have driven a harder bargain' – NZ academic describes Trump, Kim declaration as 'disappointing'

University of Otago's Professor Robert Patman says North Korea's pledge to denuclearise is "open-ended" time wise.

Asia •

'The start of something new' - British heavyweight boxer David Haye retires

The 37-year-old leaves the sport with a record of four defeats in 32 fights.

Deluge in store for much of lower North Island and as low pressure system moves down the country

There are also severe weather warnings in place for the Tongariro National Park and the Kaikoura Ranges.

Auckland •

'This is a potential hazard' - Landslides have triggered tsunamis up to 5m in New Zealand lake

Dr Joshu Mountjoy spoke about the findings of a NIWA study on TVNZ1's Breakfast.

Natural Disasters •

NZTA warns car enthusiasts about illegal light modifications as TradeMe looks at sellers fudging the details

Head and tail light modifications are common in New Zealand's car scene, and are often done to give the components improved aesthetics or performance - but they could lead to fines or failed WOFs.

Transport •

Surface flooding sparks calls for Christchurch motorists to take extra care

Motorists are being urged to drive to the conditions.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Man charged with murder over death of five-month-old baby in Upper Hutt

The man, who police say is known to the baby, is due to appear in Wellington District Court today.

Crime And Justice •

State Highway 1 north and south of Kaikoura closed until midday after slips, flooding

The major highway was closed at 5pm yesterday due to poor weather condidions.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Watch: Jubilant France celebrate after beating Baby Blacks in U20s Rugby World Cup semi-final

NZ will now play South Africa for bronze in the tournament.

All Blacks •

New Zealand cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee diagnosed with bowel cancer

New Zealand cricket revealed the news in a statement this morning.

Family of teen allegedly murdered in Dunedin, Amber-Rose Rush, 'devastated' after her mother dies

Jayden Rush, Amber-Rose's brother, confirmed the news on Facebook today. "Although we are all so devastated to see such an important part of our life gone ...we are all so glad that her suffering is now over."

Dunedin And Otago •

Winston Peters urges North Korea to 'realise' denuclearisation commitment after Trump-Kim summit

He says he hopes "lasting peace" comes from the Singapore meeting.

Asia •

Adam Blair will embrace 'senior leader' role in captainless Kiwis, says coach Michael Maguire

The Kiwis face-off against England in Denver, Colorado, next week.

'Symbol of vibrant future' - First images of preliminary design for renovated Christchurch Cathedral Square revealed

Regenerate Christchurch chief executive Ivan Iafeta said the images are "aspirational" and could change, but their first goal is for the social regeneration of the square.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

US Air Force Captain found living under fake identity 35 years after deserting

Captain William Howard Hughes Jr., 66, told investigators he had become depressed about his job and decided to flee in 1983.

Defence •

Auckland City Mission gets $16.7m Government cash injection

The money will go towards more beds for those in need of drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Auckland •

Electronic speed signs to be installed at 10 more high-risk intersections, costing $22.5m

The signs will be installed on state highways in Northland, Waikato, Canterbury and Otago.

Transport •

Avocado prices smash records as they climb to highest point in five years

The increase in price is being blamed on a poor harvest, and in November last year the price was about $2.20.

Food And Drink •

Waikeria Prison decision: What should be done to combat New Zealand's rising prison population?

With the future of the Waikato prison set to be announced today, 1 NEWS went to groups and experts to ask how NZ should deal with the rocketing prison population.

Politics •

Tiger Woods staying on his 'dinghy', a 155-foot yacht, to avoid traffic at this year's US Open

Other players face commutes of up to two hours to the course.

Worsening affordability for first-home buyers as property prices rise in most major NZ cities

The latest Housing Affordability Measure from 2016 to 2017 is out.

Property •

Man charged over bomb scare at Te Papa that forced school ball cancellation

A suspicious item was found in a loading dock on Friday and specialist teams had to be brought in.

Crime And Justice •

Most read: Rotorua car salesmen stood down over racist 'clever Māori' remarks; auto dealer says team 'devastated'

Rotorua nurse Narrelle Newdick was left shaking and in tears after a car dealer left a racist voice message on her phone calling her a "f***** clever Māori".

Business •

'God hates the hands that shed his blood' - Queensland anti-abortion protestors accost women outside clinic days after protection legislation passes

Following the publication of the video, Queensland deputy premiere Jackie Trued said they show why establishing safe zones outside clinics for women is critical.

Social Issues •

Serious crash causes traffic headaches on major Auckland CBD road

Further north a broken down truck is making it slow going on the Northern Motorway.

Accidents •

Watch: Brazilian superstar Neymar eggs birthday boy Philippe Coutinho during pre-World Cup hi-jinks

The midfielder got a unique gift from teammates to celebrate turning 26.

Watch: 'There are no excuses' – Judith Collins and Housing Minister Phil Twyford fire up over state housing waiting list

Over 8000 people now languish on the list.

Property •

Watch: NBA champ jumps off team float to drink fan's alcohol during Warriors' victory parade

Jordan Bell was out of Hennessy until he spotted a fan in the crowd who offered him a refill.

'That singing post-operation must have done wonders!' SBW pinpoints vocal skills as key to rapid recovery

SBW was training just 12 days after undergoing keyhole surgery.

Watch: 'None' – Black Caps legend Brendon McCullum jokes about poor rugby skills during club footy match

McCullum put on his rugby boots over the weekend to play for United Matamata B's in Waikato.

Unprecedented number of young male sperm whales stranding worries South Taranaki Māori

Thirteen whales have been found stranded in less than two weeks.

Taranaki •

'You morons' - members furious after Green Party Minister approves Chinese-owned water bottling plant expansion

Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage approved the expansion of the existing Otakiri Springs water bottling plant near Whakatāne.

Politics •

New $750 million, 600 bed prison to be built south of Hamilton

The prison at Waikeria scraps the previous Government’s plans to build a 2000 bed mega prison.

Politics •

Watch: Trump stuns Kim by asking photographers to make them both look 'thin'

The North Korean leader appeared unimpressed by the US President's remark at their working lunch.

British Airways pilot jailed after being found drunk in cockpit before take-off

Julian Monaghan was removed from the Boeing 777 in handcuffs.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: 'The word booty has multiple meanings' – Shane Jones leaves Paula Bennett laughing after light-hearted exchange

When asked why he was talking about 'booty', Mr Jones replied: ""Part of my whakapapa is belonging to a pirate".

Politics •

Baby Blacks 'disappointed' and 'gutted' after shock semi-final loss to France at World Cup

Captain Tom Christie was proud of his team's efforts to the final whistle but couldn't deny his emotions.

Congratulations! All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara announces engagement with girlfriend Greer Samuel

Perenara and Greer Samuel have dated for nearly eight years.

'Bloody cute' gumboots gifted to Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford for 'junior-to be'

One pair is handknitted and "bloody cute", the PM's partner tweeted.

Passenger dies after stolen car collides with tree in Whanganui

Police are looking for the driver who left the scene.

Accidents •

'Our son Nicky suffered from a serious mental illness but it shouldn’t have been a death sentence'

An inquest has begun into the 2015 death of Nicky Stevens.

Health •

'It's just not acceptable' – group of Auckland councillors accuse Mayor of not acting on culture of bullying in his office

Phil Goff denies the claims, but says he takes the allegations seriously.

Politics •

Cost of vegetables could rise because of flooding in Gisborne and Hawke's Bay, supplier warns

Grower Leaderbrand, which supplies the big supermarkets, saw significant crop losses and is warning of a supply shortage.

Food And Drink •

Governance of 90 Mile Beach in limbo due to 'embarrassing' tribal stoush

Treaty settlement money has been spent on consultants trying to bring the parties together.

Maori Issues •

Watch: Teen baseball pitcher shows amazing sportsmanship, comforts friend after winning strike-out

Ty Koehn ignored his teammates to embrace childhood friend Jack Kocon.

Wellington students get $1400 bill for adding replacement housemates to their lease

Property manager Oxygen says the "admin fee" is justified due to the work needed in adding tenants to an agreement.

Wellington •

Men's rowing pair suffer broken bones within days of each other – 'the chances are so incredibly slim'

Tom Murray and Michael Brake managed to suffer similar injuries.

Mountain biker Anton Cooper reflects on Comm Games rivalry with Sam Gaze – 'He has this anger when he races'

Cooper thinks the pair are ‘probably better’ for the experience.

Watch: Auckland high schools perform absolutely mind-blowing street dance routines

Manurewa High School's was so good it went viral but they still couldn't take out first spot.

Arts And Culture •

Napier-Taupo highway users face delays for a week as storm repairs continue

Contractors are working to restore State Highway Five after multiple slips and flooding.

Transport •

Watch: Brave 15-year-old cancer survivor reunites her mum with grandmother from the UK

All Lucy wanted to see was the two get together again.

Christchurch City Council identifies 29 buildings with same cladding as London's Grenfell Tower

Auckland Council yesterday named 25 buildings with the panels.

Revamped design for Christchurch's Cathedral Square 'visionary' say business leaders

The design shows interconnected green spaces and paved areas, and a pavilion.

Christchurch And Canterbury •
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