Archives for 5 April 2023

Former addict urges NZ authorities to investigate nitrous oxide misuse

It comes as the UK is set to ban the substance.

Health •April 5, 2023

Reserve Bank's juggling act to keep lid on inflation

New Zealand's central bank will make its latest cash rate announcement today, with most economists predicting a 25 basis point rise.

Economy •April 5, 2023

Review: Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie really super?

The new animated film could be the one to break the so-called video game curse.

Movies •April 5, 2023

The toolbox changing the classroom for Māori, Pasifika students

The programme focuses on whānau-based learning and has taken a South Auckland school by storm.

Education •April 5, 2023

Auckland man, 83, reported missing found 'safe and well'

Police thanked the public for their assistance in finding Seong Wook Kal.

Auckland •April 5, 2023

Orthopaedic surgery wait times 'devastating' for patients - surgeon

Orthopaedic surgeon Haemish Crawford is calling for Te Whatu Ora to give people more realistic time frames for surgery wait times.

Health •April 5, 2023

Tokyo noodle shop bans customers using phones at busy times

Kota Kai said his noodles are meant to be eaten quickly - they spoil if people take too long.

Food And Drink •April 5, 2023

NZRL coaches Maguire and Henry reappointed to next World Cup

Michael Maguire and Ricky Henry will remain as head coaches of the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns respectively to the end of the 2025 international season.

Kiwis •April 5, 2023

4-in-1 Covid, flu and RSV tests 'useful tool' for NZ - expert

"This could be a big advance as we move as a society to more self-testing and self-management," Michael Baker said of the tests being used in Europe.

Health •April 5, 2023

Nearly $20m of public money spent on scrapped media merger

More than half of the money was spent on contractors and consultants, including at firms PwC and Deloitte.

Media •April 5, 2023

NBA star reveals stunning fact about Adams and his strength

Former teammate and eight-time All Star Paul George rated Steven Adams as one of the best screeners he's ever played with - despite a little-known fact about the big Kiwi.

April 5, 2023

Jessica Mutch Mckay: Ardern - accolades and vitriol

Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay reflects on Ardern's premiership on her final day at Parliament.

Politics •April 5, 2023

Trump slams charges as 'insult to our country' in Florida speech

The former US president spoke at his Mar-a-Lago resort following his arrest and the unsealing of 34 criminal charges in New York earlier today.

North America •April 5, 2023

Reserve Bank lifts official cash rate 50 basis points

It's the 11th straight increase in the OCR.

Business •April 5, 2023

Plastic litter up 72% in three years

Keep New Zealand Beautiful chief executive Heather Saunderson said it's not good enough.

Environment •April 5, 2023

Richie Mo'unga won't rule out a return to Crusaders, All Blacks

Mo'unga, on the cusp of his 100th game for the Crusaders, will leave for Japan at the end of the year but said he could play under Scott Robertson again.

Crusaders •April 5, 2023

Inside Parliament: Adios to Jacinda Ardern

The 1News political team talks Jacinda Ardern, lobbying, and some cases of foot-in-mouth.

Politics •April 5, 2023

Covid payment fraud: Man denies 95 charges over alleged $2.3m claimed

Previous charges in August 2022 alleged the Auckland man falsely claimed $1.88 million, but that total has now climbed to $2.3 million.

Auckland •April 5, 2023

Man who abducted Australian girl Cleo Smith from campsite jailed

Terence Darrell Kelly held Cleo captive for 18 days in a case that captured the world's attention.

Australia •April 5, 2023

Watson's growth reflected in rising Tactix ahead of 100th game

Jane Watson will bring up her 100th game for the Tactix on Sunday, coincidentally against the Southern Steel, who she spent three seasons playing for.

Silver Ferns •April 5, 2023

'Punch in the guts': Higher-than-expected OCR jump sparks surprise

Today's increase takes the OCR to its highest level since December 2008 and is the 11th successive rate hike for the Reserve Bank.

Personal Finance •April 5, 2023

David Tua: I'd come out of retirement to fight Mike Tyson

Fit-looking 50-year-old and fearsome former heavyweight is backing Kiwis on world stage and says he's not necessarily done yet.

Boxing •April 5, 2023

MFAT monitoring Marburg virus as Australia issues travel warnings

Outbreaks of the extremely deadly virus has parts of Africa on edge.

Health •April 5, 2023

Today FM scoops 8 NZ Radio Awards nominations despite axing

The finalists are recognised across six categories for their work in 2022.

Media •April 5, 2023

Full video: Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to Parliament

The former prime minister took a look back at the highs and lows of her political career.

Politics •April 5, 2023

MetService warns of subtropical low with 'uncertain' track

The forecaster said it could bring severe weather to Auckland and Northland among other places.

Weather News •April 5, 2023

Jacinda Ardern recounts highs and lows as PM in final speech

She will formally step down as an MP next week.

Politics •April 5, 2023

Kmart opening second 24/7 store in Auckland

The "refreshed" store is set to open its doors later this month.

Business •April 5, 2023

Paediatrics 'crisis' as childhood immunisation rates plummet

It comes after the death of a third infant this year to whooping cough.

Health •April 5, 2023

Review: Air, the true story of the world's greatest... shoe?

The film follows the team at Nike as they attempt to sign Michael Jordan in 1984.

Movies •April 5, 2023

Jacinda Ardern's farewell to Parliament sends a message to unlikely leaders

Some of Jacinda Ardern's farewell speech to Parliament was hum-drum and hit a bum note, but its central message will be timeless, writes 1News digital political reporter Felix Desmarais.

Politics •April 5, 2023

Govt to announce new 'broadcasting strategy' in next 24h

It comes two months after the TVNZ-RNZ merger was scrapped.

Media •April 5, 2023

Auckland floods: Water system repairs could cost half-billion

The damage from the Anniversary Weekend flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle have badly hit parts of the city's water infrastructure.

Auckland •April 5, 2023