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Archives for 18 June 2018

Social investment, education needed as well as bigger prison, says Bridges

The National leader said the Government's first priority "should be keeping New Zealanders safe".

Politics •

Five of the top six nations in the FIFA rankings have played, and none has won

Keep up date here with the latest from the World Cup in Russia.

Most popular: Nurses union says they have 'strongly rejected' latest pay offer from DHB, with strikes still possible

About 27,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants voted to strike for two full days next month.

Health •

Baby Blacks concede 26 unanswered points to miss out on bronze to Junior Springboks at U20 World Cup

New Zealand led at halftime before a nightmare second half.

All Blacks •

'He's gangster' - Senior Kiwi Issac Luke's unique praise for rookie winger

Warrior has first-hand experience of playing against young Broncos star.

Kiwis •

New 'Animal Evac' aims to get pets to safety during emergencies and disasters

More than 1000 pets were left behind during the Edgecumbe flooding last year.

Animals •

Watch: Coutinho scores screamer but Brazil held to World Cup draw by Switzerland

Controversy over potential push in Swiss equaliser.

Watch: Green meteorite burns up over Europe - right as the Foo Fighters were finishing 'Monkey Wrench' at a festival

The meteorite was seen widely across Europe, including Belgium and Germany.

Space •

Dunedin man unwittingly rents house to 14-year-old on Airbnb, who trashes it in 'out of control underage party'

About 100 young teenagers were dispersed by police on Saturday night.

Dunedin And Otago •

Taranaki, Auckland, BOP in firing line as thunderstorms move across the North Island from the west today

MetService warns a "small coastal tornado" is even possible in Taranaki.

Weather News •

NZ has highest rate of motor neurone disease of any country in the world

A University of Auckland study has found the mortality rate for the disease is significantly higher in NZ.

Health •

House prices nationally at highest for more than a year while Auckland market dips slightly

That's according to TradeMe's average Auckland asking price figures.

Property •

Star-studded Mate Ma'a Tonga team to face Toa Samoa squad that includes Anthony Milford

Five Warriors named for Pacific Test including 19-year-old debutant.

Brooks Koepka wins US Open, makes history as first back-to-back champion since 1989

American becomes just the third man since 1945 to achieve the feat.

North America •

'Pray the gay away' – Homosexual conversion therapy happening in NZ

Three gay men spoke to TVNZ1's Sunday about the conversion therapy they’ve been through, and the programme went undercover to find people offering it.

Religion •

Simon Barnett's wife Jodi 'responding really well' after two weeks of radiation therapy for malignant brain tumour

"We're just enormously grateful for the love, and cards, and prayers," Simon told his More FM colleagues this morning.

Health •

Australian 73-year-old artist buried under road in Tasmania for three days

Mike Parr wanted to bring attention to Aboriginal history in Tasmania, which he says has also been buried.

Australia •

Drink drive charges laid against man accused of causing death of baby born after Nelson crash

The baby was unborn at the time of crash and later delivered through emergency C-section, but died.

Nelson •

World Cup Chat: What sex scandal? Mexico put tumultuous build-up behind them to stun Germany

Reporter Chris Chang leads 1 NEWS' expert reaction to the day's matches.

Bunnings to pay $11m in back-pay to past and present employees

It will impact 12,235 workers, in accordance with the Holidays Act 2003.

Employment •

Red cards don't always ruin a contest and what else we learned from All Blacks' second Test against France

Campbell Burnes breaks down all the action from the second Test.

All Blacks •

Watch: Not 175kg anymore! Karl Tu'inukuafe has the guns out as he works with fellow All Blacks front rowers

The All Black was put through his paces in the gym today.

Kiwis coach respects Tuivasa-Sheck's Test unavailability: 'He's just had a little bub'

Star fullback became a dad two weeks ago and will miss Sunday's controversial Denver league Test.

'My moon and back' - father of Queensland girl hit by car posts heartbreaking tribute

Indie Armstrong, 6, was killed by an out-of-control car in a shopping centre car park.

Australia •

NZ's richest man Graeme Hart makes offers to buy the owner of Weight Watchers - report

The billionaire and his son have reportedly signed a conditional contract for the firm.

Where champions are made: Take a sneak peek inside a gruelling All Blacks gym session

Squats, bench press, cardio - it's all in a day's work for our best players.

Most watched: 'Incredibly stupid' tourist nearly gets his hand bitten off trying to stroke lion out the car window in Tanzania

The idiotic stunt has been viewed over half a million times on YouTube.

Animals •

Sacré bleu! World Rugby's judiciary cuts Aussie ref down, says red card was WRONG - despite law being correctly applied

Benjamin Fall was sent off in the 11th minute of the second Test after a collision that caused Beauden Barrett to land on his head.

One in five Aussie shoppers opposed to Woolies & Coles banning single-use plastic bags

In a survey of 2200 people, nearly half expect that taking their own bags to the shops would be a hassle.

Watch: Gigantic live 400kg croc caught near popular fishing spot in Darwin

The average crocodile found in the area is only half the size according to experts.

Animals •

'It takes time to fix neglect': Winston Peters defends rejected nurses pay offer, Minister says there's no more cash in the kitty for nurses

"The Government has to balance pay demands across the public sector. We have gone as far as we can in terms of extra Government money," Dr Clark said this afternoon.

Politics •

Watch: Jovial Winston Peters outlines the 'five variations' of how he will find out PM has gone into labour

The deputy PM was in a light-hearted mood this afternoon.

Violent road rage incident sees 'gang associates' attack man and his van in Rotorua

Police are asking for information as they attempt to apprehend the men involved.

Crime And Justice •

Watch: Tornado touches down in Taranaki as wild weather lashes the region

The tornado ripped the roof of a chicken coop as it hit Waitara this afternoon.

Weather News •

Jacinda Ardern posts pic of herself visiting Mt Albert office today, a day after baby is due #waiting

The Prime Minister is keeping busy as she waits for the new arrival.

Kiwi researchers launch world's largest multi-generational dementia study

Researchers hope to one day prevent dementia by picking up symptoms decades earlier than possible now.

Is Donald Trump set to pardon any victims of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia inquiry?

Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani says the President will consider move if he think they've been treated 'unfairly".

Exclusive: Independent investigation into High Performance Sport NZ, Cycling NZ already under fire

1 NEWS can reveal a HPSNZ employee has contacted someone who asked to be part of the investigation, whose involvement was meant to be confidential.

Tauranga protesters tackle Council's controversial proposed ban on beggars, rough sleeping

A proposed by-law would ban begging and rough sleeping within five metres of retail, hospitality areas.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Airbnb bans teen over 'out of control' Dunedin party

About 100 teenagers were dispersed by police from a rented property on Saturday night.

Dunedin And Otago •

Exercise, nutrition & socialising; Where do the biggest health benefits lie for Kiwi seniors?

A huge study into ageing across NZ is exploring the most effective ways for older people to keep healthy.

Health •

Watch: Will Uber Air's futuristic flying cars be trialled in NZ?

The company claims they'd get you from Auckland Airport to the CBD in just five minutes.

Technology •

Bunnings does right by Auckland family whose treasured possessions were destroyed by faulty heater fire

Fair Go reports the heater bought from the DIY chain sparked a destructive fire four-years-ago.

Meet the Canterbury duo aiming to be the Black Ferns' fourth set of selected sisters

Alana and Chelsea Bremner want to make the squad together, but they're not the only sister act vying for spots.

Video: Mate Ma'a Tonga stars crack up while mocking each other during fun team photo shoot

Usual jokers Konrad Hurrell and Will Hopoate were up to no good once again as the team came together for this week's Test.

Julian Savea confirms he is leaving New Zealand to link up with French side Toulon

The winger posted the news to Twitter this evening.

Haydo's Mailbag: Undies with holes, sausage rolls with no sausage and shrinking dishwasher tablets

Fair Go's Hadyn Jones gets answers to your smaller problems.

Most read: Kaitaia lady spills the beans on how she lives off $20 a week for groceries

Lyn Webster cooks and gardens and has a secret weapon, Seven Sharp reports.

Food And Drink •
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