Archives for 30 July 2022

Cycling team guaranteed three medals after scorching qualifiers

The men's and women's team pursuit squads as well as the women's team sprint have all reached their respective gold medal races in Birmingham while the men's team sprint will face Canada for bronze.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Wilde appeals time penalty, could be promoted to triathlon gold

The Kiwi triathlete had been given a 10 second penalty during the race but was quick to dispute it after it cost him the top spot on the podium.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Van der Kaay takes top 10 finish in women's triathlon, Hansen 18th

Bermuda's Flora Duffy came away with the gold.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Two golds in an hour! Kiwi cyclists go on Comm Games medal blitz

The women's sprint team added a second gold medal to New Zealand's tally less than an hour after the men's pursuit team claimed Aotearoa's first in Birmingham.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Blyde racks up six tries as Sevens sisters thump Sri Lanka

Michaela Blyde became the first New Zealander to score six tries in a single match in the 60-0 win, surpassing some greats such as Jonah Lomu and teammate Portia Woodman with the feat.

Sevens •July 30, 2022

Sophie Pascoe adds to golden opening day with 100m freestyle win

NZ's most decorated Paralympian has won her fifth Commonwealth Games gold with a fellow Kiwi in her final.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Reynolds earns first Comm Games medal with 100m backstroke silver

Reynolds finished just behind Australia’s Timothy Hodge and ahead of Barry McClements, who won Northern Ireland’s first ever swimming medal.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

West Auckland vape shop hit by ram-raiders overnight

Police said it received reports of two people using a vehicle to break into the store on Fred Taylor Drive at around 3.40am on Saturday.

Crime And Justice •July 30, 2022

Shots fired at South Auckland property overnight

Police said no one was injured but a scene guard remains in place.

Auckland •July 30, 2022

Silver Ferns open with convincing blowout over Northern Ireland

The Silver Ferns have opened their account in Birmingham with a 79-20 win.

Womens Sport •July 30, 2022

Man dies following Tauranga crash last week

Police said the 53-year-old male driver, who was in a serious condition in hospital, died in hospital on Friday.

Accidents •July 30, 2022

Road closed in Auckland's Remuera after vehicle rolls

One person has been taken to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.

Accidents •July 30, 2022

Hayden Wilde appeal: Behind the scenes of triathlon controversy

1News' Guy Heveldt was on hand to watch as Wilde won NZ's first medal in Birmingham - he was still there for all the business that went down after it.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Black Stick men stage epic comeback to tie 5-5 with Scotland

The New Zealand hockey team were 5-1 down in their first Commonwealth Games match.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

One dead after vehicle crashes into parked car

The New Plymouth road where the accident occurred was closed for a short period but is now open.

Accidents •July 30, 2022

'It was for her' - Pascoe dedicates gold to beloved nan

"My nan always said no matter the outcome I am always going to love you."

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

Green MP Teanau Tuiono not running for co-leader

He previously said he was considering whether or not to stand.

Politics •July 30, 2022

Covid-19: 6232 cases, 67 deaths announced

The deaths announced include figures from May 12 2022 to July 30 2022.

Covid 19 •July 30, 2022

Kiwis battle the cold to capture meteor shower

It's been a busy time for sky gazers, with three meteor showers putting on a show. Another is on the way in August.

Space •July 30, 2022

Giant boulder blocks SH6 on West Coast

Police are recommending drivers take an alternate route if driving in the area to avoid a long delay.

West Coast •July 30, 2022

Call for rates revolt in small West Coast town

Land valuations in Blackball have spiked 238%.

Property •July 30, 2022

Govt plan aims to stop HIV transmission in NZ by 2032

The current action plan is nearly 20 years old.

Health •July 30, 2022

Kiwisaver providers failing to back sustainability claims

Financial Markets Authority found KiwiSaver providers advertising “green” investments provided little evidence to support their advertising.

Personal Finance •July 30, 2022

Thousands of roles up for grabs at Auckland Airport job fair

A lot of workers are needed as NZ reopens to the world.

Employment •July 30, 2022

Kapa haka makes spectacular Auckland return

The city hosted its first big event since the pandemic began.

Te Ao Maori •July 30, 2022

Covid-19 has infected one-third of Taranaki locals

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki figures show that more than 41,400 people have contracted the virus in the region.

Taranaki •July 30, 2022

Kiwi cyclist fined, loses medal after missing ceremony for next final

Ellesse Andrews stepped in last minute to ensure the women's pursuit team could compete and helped them win silver, but her sacrifice resulted in bizarre consequences.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022

NZ Sevens break English hearts to advance to knockouts

Both the men's and women's teams knocked out the Commonwealth Games hosts to finish top of their respective groups.

Black Ferns •July 30, 2022

Clareburt storms into medley final as top qualifier

The Kiwi swimmer dominated his heat from start to finish on Saturday night, beating the rest of the field by nearly two seconds.

Commonwealth Games •July 30, 2022