Archives for 25 August 2018

Australian serial killer wins court battle to have four tarot cards featuring bare-breasted women returned to him

Paul Steven Haigh, 60, was jailed for life in Barwon Prison over the murders of six people in the late 1970s. He murdered a seventh person in 1991.

Australia •August 25, 2018

Weekend's most read & watched: The South Auckland school that teaches children mindfulness

Psychologist Nigel Latta says teaching mindfulness would make a vast difference to this country. Seven Sharp's Carolyn Robinson visited a South Auckland school where mindfulness is as important as maths.

Health •August 25, 2018

Kiwi helicopter pilot killed fighting Australian bushfires awarded posthumous medal

Allan "Tully" Tull was flying over the Kingiman fire in NSW when the accident happened.

Australia •August 25, 2018

Steve Hansen still wary of Wallabies' threat despite stats, history suggesting big win at Eden Park

Hansen is standing by his mindset the Aussies are a big threat.

August 25, 2018

South Sydney coach thinks star Greg Inglis should consider coaching - 'I think he'd be great'

Anthony Seibold says having Inglis is like having another tactician.

August 25, 2018

What is happening to these rare Marlborough Sounds seabirds?

A recent survey recorded a drop of 200 birds. But now scientists are a step closer to understanding the king shag.

Animals •August 25, 2018

Queenstown search for man with information following assault

A person was reportedly assaulted at around 1:40am on Sunday, 19 August outside ASB Bank on Camp Street.

Southland •August 25, 2018

USA cuts Palestine aid funding by US$200m

The move comes as President Donald Trump and his Middle East pointmen prepare for the rollout of a peace plan for Israel and Palestine.

Middle East •August 25, 2018

Aussie Madame Tussauds says 'high turnover' of Australian Prime Ministers means they can't actually get a sculpture finished in time

The wax museum seems to have lost all confidence in Australia's ability to keep a leader in power long enough for a wax look-a-like to be crafted.

Australia •August 25, 2018

Vandals target Peter Dutton's Aussie electorate office after his unsuccessful PM role coup attempt

The attack looked to be related to his former role as Immigration Minister.

Australia •August 25, 2018

‘Best surprise ever’ - Lorde grabs coffee with All Blacks captain Kieran Read as they exchange gifts

The pair exchanged gifts when the met up in Auckland on Friday.

Auckland •August 25, 2018

Listen: BBC reporter hit by a falling tree mid-report during Hawaii's storm

An audio clip catches Cook crying out and there's a moment of silence before he shouts out "I'm alright!"

UK And Europe •August 25, 2018

Lisa Carrington powers through to the finals in K1 500m world championship with commanding lead

Carrington's time was more than a second faster than reigning Olympic champion Duanuta Kozak's.

August 25, 2018

Wallabies focus on halting the All Blacks' lethal late finishing power

Captain Hooper identifies second half as key phase for the Aussies.

All Blacks •August 25, 2018

Pair rescued after boat takes on water in Otago Harbour

A police spokesperson has told 1 NEWS the pair were rescued from the mudflats in Otago Harbour about 12.40pm.

Dunedin And Otago •August 25, 2018

Fifty student activists missing following police raids in China

The group had been mobilising support for factory workers and demanding union rights.

Asia •August 25, 2018

Man wanted for armed robbery in Christchurch petrol station

The robbery happened at around 8:20pm yesterday at Challenge service station on Blighs Road.

Christchurch And Canterbury •August 25, 2018

Black Ferns prove too strong for plucky Wallaroos at Eden Park

The world champions' forward pack laid the platform as the Ferns completed series sweep.

All Blacks •August 25, 2018

Beauden Barrett scores 30 points as supreme All Blacks put Wallabies to the sword at Eden Park

The men in black locked up the Bledisloe Cup for another year.

All Blacks •August 25, 2018

Most read: Jennifer Garner says Ben Affleck is now in a 'safe place' as he battles alcohol problems

The actress says she's relieved her former husband is in rehab.

North America •August 25, 2018

George Bridge stands up Asafo Aumua to set up brilliant Canterbury try

Crusaders star also got some revenge on his Lions tormentor.

August 25, 2018

Abstain from alcohol? New global study finds there is no safe level for drinking

Alcohol has been found to be the cause of one in 10 deaths in people aged 15 to 49-years-old.

Health •August 25, 2018

Vehicle access rules confuse Kāpiti Coast beachgoers

The Kāpiti Coast District Council is taking a harder line on a bylaw banning vehicles on the beach.

August 25, 2018

‘Off to the next one’ – Reuben Thorne has double-header in Christchurch

The former All Black was chasing high school glory and provincial success this afternoon.

August 25, 2018

Legislation is destroying towns not earthquakes, says local councils

District councils in the lower North Island are pleading for government to change earthquake laws.

August 25, 2018

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho gives little away in short in sweet press conference

Mourinho turned up half an hour early for a press conference today.

August 25, 2018

Politically conscious Wallabies star David Pocock enjoys chat with NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Rugby warrior moves quickly to political chat after Bledisloe defeat.

All Blacks •August 25, 2018