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Archives for 8 November 2019

Watch as massive 14-bedroom home travels from Palmerston North to Auckland

Seven Sharp followed its amazing journey.

Property •

Missing Auckland woman with dementia found safe and well

Betty Pihema was reported missing from the suburb of Epsom yesterday morning.

Auckland •

Surgeons speak out after influx of alcohol-related e-scooter injuries

A group of surgeons at the hospital are calling for better regulation to decrease pressure on resources.

Accidents •

Northern Ireland man sentenced for making online death threats to Jacinda Ardern

Matthew Burns was sentenced to 100 hours of community service over the online threats.

Crime And Justice •

Football Ferns suffer loss to China in first match since World Cup

Despite controlling most of the match, Tom Sermanni's team came away 2-0 losers in Yongchuan.

UK police formally identify 39 victims found dead in container truck

British police have charged Maurice Robinson from Northern Ireland with 39 counts of manslaughter.

UK And Europe •

Watch: Sonny Bill Williams confirms Toronto Wolfpack move with help from son - 'I'm not coming over for a holiday'

Williams deal is reportedly worth $10 million for two years.

All Blacks •

University of Canterbury's sudden cancellation of Antarctic study a 'betrayal of opportunities' - marine expert

1 NEWS revealed the University had cancelled the study weeks before a team of five was due to head to Scott Base.

Animals •

Suicide is not about numbers, but devastated families and communities, says new official

Carla na Nagara is heading the new Suicide Prevention Office.

Health •

Police seize electronic devices from property after Dunedin high school evacuated due to online threat

A number of NCEA exams were postponed at Otago Boys' High School.

Crime And Justice •

Say sorry: Scotland fined, ordered to apologise for threats made as Typhoon loomed over RWC

Scotland's must-win match with Japan was threatened by Typhoon Hagibis.

Rugby World Cup •

Oranga Tamariki admits attempted uplift 'wasn’t a good indication of how things should have been done'

Chief executive Grainne Moss joined Breakfast to discuss an independent review into the department’s practices.

Social Issues •

John Campbell talks to U2's The Edge about One Tree Hill and the band's link to NZ

The pair discussed inspiring the next generation of musicians, their visit to One Tree Hill, keeping their music original, and what motivates The Edge to keep doing interviews.

Music •

Teen, 17, admits killing Christchurch hospital worker in horror crash while being chased by police

The male has admitted killing Kenneth McCaul, 64, last month.

Crime And Justice •

Rediscovering Aotearoa - an eight part series

TVNZ's Re: News reflects on where our country is now.

South Korea refuses North Korean defectors after investigation finds they killed 16 people to escape

The pair will likely face execution when they are returned to the North.

Asia •

Justin Lester's bid for recount in Wellington mayoralty race declined

The judge found sufficient evidence that the process of counting the votes was sound.

Wellington •

Sonny Bill Williams thanks All Blacks teammates, young and old, for decade of memories

Williams left a heartfelt message to his old teammates and fans after announcing his move to Toronto.

All Blacks •

Kiwi sibling quartet the Thomas Brothers return with new single This is Our Time

This is Our Time is the second single from the band's sophomore album, Together.

Auckland •

Scientist located two areas of blood staining in room used by man accused of killing Grace Millane

In Dianne Crenfeldt's opinion, there had been an attempt at a "clean-up" in the CityLife hotel room.

Auckland •

US soldier who received penis transplant 'feeling whole' a year on from operation

The US veteran lost both legs and his genitals in a blast in Afghanistan.

Health •

PM says there's 'no excuses to be made' after Oranga Tamariki report released

The attempted baby uplift in Hastings led to five inquiries being launched.

Politics •

Wellington Zoo 'devastated' after antelope spooked by fireworks dies

"Post mortem results show his death was caused by high levels of stress," a staff member said.

Animals •

After high-speed crash, Scott McLaughlin keen to get back racing at Sandown

McLaughlin said he was in plenty of pain days after the crash but he's since recovered.

Ten hectares of pine forest still burning north of Dunedin but it is contained, say fire crews

Night crews will be brought in this evening to continue fighting the blaze located near Bucklands Crossing.

Dunedin And Otago •

Racing family offers reward for 'sentimental' speedway motorbikes stolen in Auckland

"There will be no further charges pressed, we just want the bikes back."

Crime And Justice •

Kiwis, Fiji, Tonga dominate nominees for rugby league's Golden Boot award

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves are the only NZ internationals shortlisted.

Kiwis •

Lockie Ferguson boosts Test hopes, destroys Wellington in Plunket Shield

The Black Caps star took 4/23 as Auckland skittled Wellington for 91 at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps •

Petition calling for clear, compulsory recycling labels on packaging garners 46k signatures

It would show if the package is made of recycled material and can be recycled in NZ.

Politics •

Police recover final firearm stolen from Palmertson North station six months ago

Alan James Harris stole 11 guns on Anzac Day.

Crime And Justice •

Black Caps humbled in fourth T20 against England

The two sides head to Eden Park with the series at 2-2 after England's 76 run win in Napier.

Black Caps •

Japan kick last gasp penalty for famous win over All Blacks sevens

A drop goal after the siren earned Japan a 17-14 victory in Suva.

Sevens •

Inside Parliament: Oranga uplifts

The 1 NEWS political reporters give a behind the scenes rundown of the biggest stories from Parliament this week.

Politics •

Portion of SH1 closed after cattle truck overturns near Whangārei

No one was injured.

Accidents •

'He's been a great role model' – Benji Marshall heralds Sonny Bill Williams' league return

Williams this morning confirmed that he will join the Toronto Wolfpack.

Kiwis •

'Pinching myself' – Benji Marshall not taking Kiwis comeback for granted

Marshall will captain the side in tomorrow night's Test against Great Britain.

Kiwis •

Dunedin man travels halfway across the globe to reclaim steepest street title for New Zealand

Earlier this year, Baldwin Street lost its Guinness World Record status to a road in Wales.

Dunedin And Otago •

Firefighters battling Auckland convention centre inferno were so exhausted some fell asleep on ladder

The union says fatigue levels weren't well monitored during the major event.

Auckland •

Powered by fighter jet engine, the Bloodhound aims to shatter land speed record

It was clocked at more than 800km/h on a test run this week.

UK And Europe •

Horse owners furious after fireworks cause 'blind panic', gruesome leg injuries

"Horses sometimes die because of this. It’s just sad that people let fireworks off inconsiderately."

Animals •

Generosity of Auckland diners tested after Rolleston McDonald's customers pay for strangers' meals

Would Auckland diners be more or less generous than those in Christchurch?

Food And Drink •

Generous woman sparks trend of strangers paying for meals at Rolleston McDonald's drive-through

The saying "there is no such thing as a free meal" doesn't apply at this fast food restaurant.

Food And Drink •

Watch: Seven Sharp takes a look at battery-powered container truck

Mike Holland went for a ride in the environmentally friendly big rig.

Environment •

50 years of network news in New Zealand: A look back at the best bloopers

It hasn't all been plain sailing for 1 NEWS over the decades!

Axed Antarctic study could still go ahead following 1 NEWS story

The cancellation was revealed only weeks before a team of five was due to head to Scott Base.

Antarctica •

John Armstrong's opinion: Ardern's ‘deft, yet ruthless piece of politics’ left Shane Jones, Winston Peters humiliated

That Labour is sick of Jones’ voice was evidenced by Ardern’s ambush of both he and Peters, our columnist says.

Politics •

Illegal dumping at Hutt River costing up to $80,000 per year to clean up

After 38 years, the man leading the fight to keep the riverbed clean has had enough.

Environment •

Record-breaking England thrash Black Caps to square T20 series

The tourists levelled the five match series at 2-2, taking a 76-run victory in Napier.

Black Caps •
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