Archives for 31 March 2019

Two people dead after South Taranaki crash

Emergency services were called at around 8:25pm on Saturday night.

Taranaki •March 31, 2019

Burst gas main fuels flames at Hamilton house fire

Emergency services were called to the house fire on Te Aroha St shortly after 5am.

Hamilton And Waikato •March 31, 2019

Thunderstorms possible in some areas with a rainy front moving in tomorrow

A heavy rain warning is in place for Westland, where very heavy rain earlier this week caused flooding.

Weather News •March 31, 2019

Alleged Christchurch shooter makes formal complaint about treatment in prison

He appeared in court on March 16 - the day after the fatal attacks which killed 50 Muslims while they prayed.

Christchurch And Canterbury •March 31, 2019

Two dead, child and person seriously injured, in crash north of Auckland

Emergency services were called to the crash on State Highway 1, in Topuni, about 8.50pm.

Northland •March 31, 2019

Thailand's king revokes decorations given to exiled former Prime Minister

Thaksin Shinawatra fled to country instead of facing a two-year prison term.

Asia •March 31, 2019

Driver flees after two-car crash in south Auckland

A witness who went to the scene afterwards told 1 NEWS they believed the two cars may have been racing.

Accidents •March 31, 2019

Coromandel crash involving 'Devilskin' car wasn't a band member, manager says

The metal band from Hamilton has won multiple New Zealand Music Awards, including Best Rock Album.

Accidents •March 31, 2019

As it happened: Chiefs score game-winning try in dying minutes to snatch victory from Jaguares

The Chiefs have won a seesawing contest in Buenos Aires 30-27.

Central And South America •March 31, 2019

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for worldwide 'rules for the Internet' in wake of Christchurch terrorist attack

Governments need to implement standardised laws to help stop harmful content, he says.

Technology •March 31, 2019

Gareth Morgan announces resignation from The Opportunities Party

Mr Morgan started the party in 2016 to contest the 2017 election.

Politics •March 31, 2019

Marty McKenzie conjures magic try as pinpoint kick bounces off goalpost perfectly for Chiefs to score

Tumua Manu scored the try but he'll be crediting McKenzie and Lady Luck for it.

Central And South America •March 31, 2019

Black Caps all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn given IPL call up by Chennai Super Kings

The 27-year old will join the side as an injury replacement player.

Black Caps •March 31, 2019

Man, 19, to appear in court following car crash which killed two people in Kaipara

Two others were injured in the incident, which occurred on State Highway 1 in Topuni around 8.50pm last night.

Crime And Justice •March 31, 2019

Earth Hour in pictures: Darkened monuments around the world shine a light on climate change

Cities answer global call to turn off their lights for sixty minutes.

Energy •March 31, 2019

'Is there a bigger opportunity than working with the Crusaders?' - Ronan O'Gara rubbishes France links

The former Ireland star was linked with joining up with Les Bleus.

Crusaders •March 31, 2019

Waikato landfill fire may be toxic, close windows and doors warns officials

The rubbish fire, which is around 30 metres by 40 metres in size, began at the Hampton Downs landfill at around 10am.

Hamilton And Waikato •March 31, 2019

Lydia Ko five shots off leader heading into final round at LPGA's Kia Classic

The Kiwi sits in a tie for ninth after her third round in California.

North America •March 31, 2019

Motorcyclist dies following collision with tree near Nelson

Police were alerted to the incident around 3.20pm

Accidents •March 31, 2019

Central Pulse keep unbeaten ANZ Premiership campaign alive with thrashing of Tactix

The table toppers continued their hot run of form with a 48-33 win in Auckland.

March 31, 2019

Winston Peters calls Brunei introduction of stoning to death for homosexual sex acts 'seriously regrettable'

"New Zealand opposes any kind of discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation," the Foreign Affairs Minister said in a statement.

Asia •March 31, 2019

'It'll just unite us even more' - Chiefs coach hails team spirit after perfect road trip

Leaving NZ without a win, the Chiefs will return home after victory over the Bulls and Jaguares on the road.

Chiefs •March 31, 2019

Canterbury DHB review underway into Christchurch Hospital's handling of mosque terror attacks

Forty-eight survivors of the March 15 mosque attacks were treated at Christchurch Hospital.

Christchurch And Canterbury •March 31, 2019

Police, Armed Offenders Squad responding to firearms incident in Palmerston North

Clyde Crescent is closed to through traffic and residents in the area have been advised to stay indoors.

Crime And Justice •March 31, 2019

More than 200,000 Kiwis to be better off from tomorrow following minimum wage increase

The country's lowest-paid workers will receive an increase of $1.20 an hour, or $48 more per week for a 40-hour working week.

Economy •March 31, 2019

Five dead, multiple people injured after horror 24 hours on our roads

An accident involving a tree left a motorcyclist dead this afternoon near Nelson.

Accidents •March 31, 2019

Stars dominate woeful Mystics to take out ANZ Premiership's northern derby

A 64-50 win keeps the Mystics winless, while seeing the Stars move to second on the table.

March 31, 2019

Jacinda Ardern's one-day visit to China hoped to ease tensions

Ms Ardern said she hopes to look into the two countries' "regulatory position" during the visit.

Politics •March 31, 2019

Callum McCowatt hat-trick leads Eastern Suburbs to first national football title since 1971

The striker scored three goals to earn a 3-0 victory over Team Wellington.

March 31, 2019

Mysterious native bird probed for secrets of long distance flight

Census numbers of the Pacific Golden Plover, or Kuriri have plummeted in past thirty years.

Animals •March 31, 2019

Rural recycling programme shredding tonnes of unwanted farm plastic receives funding boost

Agrecovery shreds and re-purposes unwanted and hard to dispose of chemicals and containers from rural areas.

Environment •March 31, 2019

Good Sorts: Meet Christchurch runner and tidy Kiwi, Matt Akehurst

He ends his daily run with a sack of trash retrieved on his four kilometre circuit

Good Sorts •March 31, 2019

'I didn't realise how tough it was going to be' - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad opens up on Warriors exit

Now at the Raiders, the fullback is finally getting a taste of the NRL.

Warriors •March 31, 2019

Southern Steel record comfortable victory over Magic to complete ANZ Premiership Super Sunday

The Steel move back into second place after a 59-46 victory in Auckland.

March 31, 2019

Brexit crisis may force UK to create a national unity government to end impasse

The British Parliament will vote Monday on a variety of Brexit alternatives in an attempt to find an idea that can command a majority.

UK And Europe •March 31, 2019

Firearms incident resolved with tear gas, man arrested

The man presented a gun at Police in Palmerston North this afternoon.

Crime And Justice •March 31, 2019