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Archives for 14 June 2018

Have a taste of the newly-crowned best steak in NZ - how would you like it done?

A Swiss breed of cattle reigned supreme in the Steak of Origin competition.

Engineering business in Manawatu-Wanganui goes up in flames

Emergency services were called to Ohingaiti about 3.00am today.

Accidents •

Watch: White Ferns' 17-year-old Amelia Kerr smashes unbeaten 232 against Ireland to break record for highest women's ODI score

The 17-year-old hit 31 fours and two sixes.

Black Caps •

Person critically injured in seven vehicle crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway

The crash occurred at 6am at Dairy Flat.

Accidents •

Rush hour delays expected in after serious West Auckland crash

The crash happened on Te Atatu Rd.

Accidents •

Government's $17m boost for Auckland drug rehab 'merely the beginning', and more 'drastic' action needed, says counsellor

There will be 30 new detoxification beds at Auckland City Mission.

Auckland •

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Hollywood's former power couple, in middle of custody battle

The pair filed for divorce almost two years ago.

Movies •

More than 500 pieces of sandpaper banned at Australia-England cricket match

England fans weren't missing out a chance to give Aussies stick in first game since ball tampering saga.

Australia •

Latest NZ housing affordability data leaves home ownership 'completely otherworldly' for some Kiwis - expert

Nearly every major city has become less affordable from 2016 to 2017.

Property •

Watch: TVNZ stars embrace FIFA World Cup fever as the would-be Lionel Messis razzle-dazzle with their ball skills

The likes of Dan Corbett, Jenny May Clarkson, Jack Tame, Wendy Petrie and other were filmed showcasing their football skills.

Television •

Ōpōtiki vote to officially correct spelling from Opotiki

The Council found it was misspelled in the Land Information database.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Watch: Christchurch's first circa-1979 arcade bar opens bringing pinball to the city

Jordan Oppert spoke with Pintech director Iain Jamieson on TVNZ1's Breakfast, as Arcadia bar opened.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

France make five changes to starting side for second Test against All Blacks

Three players involved in the Top 14 final come into the side.

All Blacks •

Qantas jet nosedives for 'terrifying' 10 seconds after encountering turbulence from another aircraft

A second Qantas jet was involved in the LA to Melbourne incident.

Travel •

Real estate agent in hot water after entering Northland rental property without tenants' consent - making kids' beds

The agent has landed the owner with a $365 fine.

Northland •

Three teens charged over vicious central Auckland assault in May

CCTV footage was earlier released of the attack, where the two men were left unconscious on the ground.

Auckland •

Wellington sets goal of becoming 'Te Reo Māori' city by 2040

The policy will for example see an increased focus on using te reo at public events.

Maori Issues •

Drugged driving fatalities now outnumber drink driving deaths in New Zealand

More fatal road crashes last year involved drugged drivers than drunk drivers, figures obtained by the Automobile Association (AA) reveal.

Accidents •

Police comb bushland for missing Aussie boy William Tyrell, nearly four years after he disappeared

He was three years old when he vanished from his grandma's yard.

Australia •

Defence has spent $360m on ageing aircraft fleet in 10 years

Defence bought its five Hercules and six Orions in the 1960s and all are coming to the end of their operational lives.

Transport •

New blood test could predict heart attack and chance of death, new study concludes

A ground-breaking blood test looks set to give new hope to those with coronary disease.

Health •

Woman gets her head stuck in truck exhaust tailpipe at Minnesota music festival

The McLeod County Sheriff's Office says alchol may have been a factor.

Steven Adams rules himself out of Tall Blacks selection again

There had been some hope that the OKC star would be included in squad for FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Future of Wellington Citizens Advice Bureau no longer in jeopardy

Wellington City Council has done a U-turn on its recommendation to cut guaranteed funding.

Wellington •

Whitehouse spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee-Sanders rumoured to be stepping down

An unnamed Whitehouse insider has also told CBS that press secretary Raj Shah is planning on leaving.

Politics •

Commercial helicopter doing survey crashes in central North Island injuring all five on board, two critically, one seriously

The helicopter crashed northeast of Waiouru just before 9am.

Accidents •

Watch: Glowing Jacinda Ardern appreciative of Kiwis' 'kind' well wishes during pregnancy 'regardless' of their politics

Wish her baby expected on Sunday, the Prime Minister was out and about at Fieldays today.

Politics •

Teen White Fern prodigy Amelia Kerr 'had no idea' she'd obliterated women's ODI record with unbeaten 232 - 'I can't believe it's happened'

The 17-year-old surpassed Australian Belinda Clark's 221 with her insane performance against Ireland.

Bid to jog $65m Victorian lotto winner's memory goes on

The mystery winner of Australia's largest unclaimed prize is still a mystery, five months after jackpot was drawn.

Watch: PM won't rein in Shane Jones following blistering attack on Fonterra

Mr Jones yesterday said dairy giant Fonterra had become disconnected from the farming community.

Politics •

Watch: 'We stuck together' – Ocean's 8 stars talk about hit new heist film at European premiere

The female-led reboot stole the box-office crown from Star Wars.

Movies •

Most watched video: Fed-up Steve Hansen shuts down 1 NEWS' Andrew Saville’s questions about controversial tackle that left French rival with facial fracture

Hansen was over talking about the hit that left Remy Grosso with a facial fracture.

All Blacks •

Findings of investigation into SAS Afghanistan raids to be released soon

The SAS is accused of provoking a deadly firefight, mistreating corpses and tying up Afghan civilians in 2004.

Watch: 'I'm sued more than a thousand times a year' – Attorney-General David Parker on being sued by colleague Winston Peters

David Parker is being sued by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters over person information about his pension being leaked.

Wellington •

Shane Jones in 'open defiance' of PM after Fonterra comments, say National

MP Paul Goldsmith said Mr Jones' comments were "embarrassing" for the Prime Minister.

Politics •

Bulldogs trying to force former Kiwis star Kieran Foran to retire on medical grounds - report

The Bulldogs reportedly hope to rid themselves of Foran's hefty contract from their salary cap with the move.

Jump on the bandwagon! Five football nations Kiwi fans can get behind at the World Cup

With the All Whites not off to Russia, TVNZ's Victor Waters has found five similar teams any Kiwi can support.

Long delays expected for commuters after crash on major Auckland motorway blocks lanes

A crash is blocking the two right southbound lanes on SH1 at Market Rd.

Transport •

Watch the chilling moment a car is stolen with three-year-old inside, and terrified mother gives chase

The owner of the vehicle can be seen chasing after the car in Cobb County, Georgia.

Crime And Justice •

Pedestrian dies following crash involving vehicle in Napier

The incident occurred shortly before 4pm today.

Accidents •

Police under-reporting more than 95 per cent of gun crimes - investigation

An internal investigation exposed major failings in police reporting over a three-month period.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: SBW, Rieko Ioane face-off in hilarious All Blacks shadow-boxing drill

The pair of Blues stars tried to get a cheeky slap in on their rival.

Antarctica lost three trillion tonnes of ice in last 25 years - 'The brakes have come off'

Warming oceans have driven a tripling of ice-loss in Western Antarctica between 1992 and 2017.

Environment •

'I would do anything to get drug testing in this country' says man whose partner and best mate died when drugged driver ploughed into them

Lance Carter has spoken out as figures show more fatal crashes last year involved drugged drivers than drunk drivers.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

'We'll be used to having some key individuals out' - depleted Warriors ready to cope with absence of international stars

The Warriors could be without up to 17 players when they face the Sharks.

Watch: 'It's a matter of turning it on' - Speaker tells off MPs over ear pieces, asks Winston Peters to practise being 'kind' before taking up Acting PM role

The incident occurred after MP Gerry Brownlee interrupted Associate Minister of Education Kelvin Davis, who was speaking in Te Reo Māori.

Politics •

Detectives investigating two-vehicle crash on Lyttelton tunnel road that's left woman dead, three people injured

A woman died at the scene of the crash on Tunnel Road.

Accidents •

Roseanne Barr insists she isn't a racist, 'gains insight' by listening to Kanye West

Roseanne's show was canned after the vile Twitter outburst directed at Barack Obama's former aide.

Social Issues •

Chief Ombudsman investigates Auckland Council's handling of reports into potential central city stadium

Some councillors were refused full and open access to the reports.

Politics •

Watch: Long nights and lederhosen – Kiwi-based fans prepare for start of World Cup

It is taking place 13,000km away in Russia, but football fever is gripping fans in New Zealand.

NZ Football boss slams Football Ferns coach's controversial post-match comments but won’t seek his resignation

Andy Martin says Andreas Heraf's comments were disappointing.

Corrections Minister's 'worst case scenario' of prisoners sleeping on gym floors sparks shock and surprise

Kelvin Davis has floated the idea just a day after a scaled-down plan for Waikeria Prison was unveiled.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: Stunning collection of Frida Kahlo's personal artefacts goes on show in London

The Mexican artist became a 20th century icon, but her life was marred by tragedy and ill health.

Arts And Culture •

Hilary Barry catches up with record-breaking Kiwi cricket star Amelia Kerr

Kerr is just 17, but against Ireland overnight, scored 232 not out AND took five wickets.

Kiwis In Action Today •

Watch: Wellington rental agency that wanted $1400 to alter tenancy backs down

Oxygen will now ask for $250 for replacing tenants on the lease held by a group of students.

Property •

Amelia Kerr's historic White Ferns performance inspiring Black Caps

Ish Sodhi says the 17-year-old all-rounder is setting the bar for everyone else.

All Blacks not fazed by ongoing tackling debacle – 'if there’s nothing there, leave it there'

Sam Cane has been the subject of pundits after his hit on Remy Grosso, but he isn’t worried.

Critics worried Football Ferns coach Andreas Heraf's plan could lead to lacklustre play across NZ

"I can’t tell you what we're trying to do," said Declan Edge.

'Please give him a chance' - dog found abandoned with heartbreaking letter in Sydney after owners couldn't afford to treat skin condition

Booka, short for Boockaboo, a four-year-old Shar Pei cross, was found by RSPCA NSW's Sydney shelter in an overnight cage.

Animals •

Hang glider pilot dies in crash at beach near Auckland

Emergency services were called to the incident at Karioitahi Beach, south west of the city, around 4pm.

Accidents •
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