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Archives for 12 December 2018

Seven people escape house fire in Auckland's Remuera

Traffic delays are expected in the area with a road closed.

Auckland •

Grace Millane's father visits Waitakere Ranges site where his daughter's body was found

David Millane was accompanied by police investigating Grace's murder. A Māori blessing was performed at the site.

Auckland •

Silver Ferns great Temepara Bailey not ruling out international return at 43

Bailey is returning to elite netball with the Northern Stars next year but could go even further.

Silver Ferns •

NASA scientists detect large glaciers melting in east Antarctica

The eastern half of the continent was previously considered to be more stable than the west.

Environment •

Watch: Vigil organiser on why Grace Millane’s death has deeply affected New Zealanders

Elouise Quigan is behind an Auckland ceremony tonight and spoke to TVNZ1's Breakfast about why the young woman's death has struck a chord.

Auckland •

US singer John Mayer to kick off 2019 world tour in Auckland

The tour will mark the first time the Your Body is a Wonderland crooner has been down under since 2014.

Auckland •

Rego costs will change from mid-2019 - will you pay more or less?

A regime which sees owners of vehicles with different safety levels paying different ACC levies with their rego is being phased out in July.

Transport •

Brendon McCullum, Corey Anderson headline Kiwis up for grabs in IPL auction

346 cricketers are shortlisted in this year's auction which takes place on Devember 18.

Major disruptions to Auckland train services today

Staff will be at train stations during the disruptions to help anyone with their transport queries.

Auckland •

'Māori Santa' set to appear at Wellington Christmas event after crowdfunding effort

Rob Herewini played the part of a Māori-inspired interpretation of Santa - Hana Kōkō - during the Nelson Christmas Parade on December 2.

Wellington •

The political highs and lows of 2018 according to Labour's Kieran McAnulty, National's Chris Bishop

The pair appear weekly side by side on TVNZ1's Breakfast.

Politics •

Consumer NZ finds many sunscreens don't meet their label claims

One of the products tested only gave an SPF reading of 6, despite claiming to be SPF30.

Two people dead after crash involving car and truck near Christchurch

A section on State Highway One south of the city is expected to be closed until mid-afternoon.

Accidents •

Body of Grace Millane returned to her family before journey back to England in coming days

The body of the British tourist has been formally identified.

'It was my baby' - Police seeking man who allegedy cheated couple out of $25,000 race car

Owner Kelly Flynn was selling his "baby" to help save for a home deposit.

Crime And Justice •

Waitomo drops 91 fuel price under $2 in Auckland for first time since June

The company said it is selling 91 for $1.999 per litre from its Epsom and Mangere branches.

Transport •

Weka left on Parliament steps by 1080 protesters was shot, autopsy finds

In September Parliament's Speaker laid a formal complaint with police over the incident.

Politics •

Crusaders coach presents jersey to Joseph Parker ahead of Christchurch bout

The back-to-back Super Rugby champions applied some boxing techniques in their pre-season training at Round 12 Gym.

Boxing •

Three more arrested as part of organised crime operation targeting meth in Rotorua

Four people were arrested as part of Operation Janzi last week, including a Head Hunters member.

Crime And Justice •

Photos: Extremely honest real estate advert lists 'dreadful' Auckland home on TradeMe

Even though the advert warns first home buyers to bring a "bio-hazard suit", City Sales are predicting the property will be "the bargain of 2018".

Auckland •

PM urges Air NZ dispute to reach resolution – 'No one wants to see this go ahead'

It was announced Air NZ engineer strikes could be held over December 21, 22 and 23.

Politics •

TVNZ FC: ‘Determined’ Salah takes Liverpool top, but City still favourites, and Sterling tackles racism

Chris Chang and the panel discuss the week’s Premier League action, and take a look at the Halberg nominations and South America’s big game being played in Spain.

National reach out to speed up KiwiSaver changes for life-shortening conditions

Nicola Willis says her bill would save time, money and shows compassion.

Politics •

PM denies Government's stance on unions has 'emboldened' them to carry out strikes

Simon Bridges was questioning the PM over the issue as Air New Zealand engineer strikes approach.

Politics •

Controversial Chinese company given consent to take water from deeper bore in Christchurch

Water bottler Cloud Ocean Water will not be allowed to take more water than already allowed via the deeper bore.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

'After I knock him out I'll buy him a coffee' - Joseph Parker on Alexander Flores fight in Christchurch

The Mexican-American boxer said at today's press conference that he loves NZ coffee and has about 2-3 hot cups a day.

Joseph Parker •

Online voting trial for 2019 local body elections halted because of rising costs

Working party says there is too much at stake to give up as they target 2022 elections.

Politics •

Separate incidents cause delays on Auckland motorway during rush hour

Emergency services are currently at the scene.

Auckland •

Woman arrested after allegedly making false complaint about needle in Timaru strawberry

The woman will appear in Timaru District Court on 29 January 2019.

Food And Drink •

Police launch murder investigation after death of man in central Auckland

Police for public assistance after body of a man in his 50s was found on a property in Sandringham.

Auckland •

Full statement: Grace Millane's father thanks police and NZ public, says daughter will 'forever be a Kiwi'

Police say they are continuing to piece together exactly what happened to Grace as a man awaits trial charged with her murder.

Crime And Justice •

Alternatives to 1080 explored, but poison 'remains a critical tool'

When asked today if she saw a future for alternatives, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said "absolutely".

Environment •

Government moved too slowly on regulating e-cigarettes, lead respiratory doc warns

Dr Stuart Jones says "the horse has bolted" because parents believe it's safe – when it isn't.

Health •

'Your pain is our shame' - Vigils held throughout NZ to mourn Grace Millane

"As a country, we didn’t do our job to keep your daughter safe."

Crime And Justice •

Nelson runner Tanya McMurtrie preparing for Antarctica marathon in cold store facility

McMurtrie is aiming to run a marathon in all seven continents.

Canterbury University scientists create lava after melting volcanic rock

The lava is helping predict what might happen in an eruption.

Science •

Detective Scott Beard thanks public and 'extremely dignified' family of Grace Millane at Auckland vigil

"I would like to thank the Millane family for the faith and trust put in us."

Auckland •
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