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Archives for 3 September 2023

US woman grows out world record-breaking mullet

Tami Manis has something big on her mind: a mullet that's longer than she is tall.

Lawson qualifies twelfth for second F1 start at Italian GP

Lawson will be hoping to one-up his impressive result at the Dutch GP, where he started last and finished thirteenth.

UK And Europe •

New lineup for Celebrity Treasure Island revealed

The group of 18 celebrities will be duking it out in Te Waipounamu.

Television •

Russia says it thwarted attack on key bridge, shelling kills at least 3

The Kerch bridge, which is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in Russia's war with Ukraine, has come under repeated attack since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Russia Invades Ukraine •

Otago tourism agencies speak out against proposed Tarras airport

Christchurch Airport recently unveiled more detail for its controversial proposal to build an airport in the small Central Otago settlement, which was home to just a few hundred people.

Transport •

Pāua catch limits halved in central and lower North Island

The new daily catch limit will come into effect on Monday to address concerns about low stocks.

Conservation •

Analysis: Why National's foreign buyers tax has international law risks

National's proposal for a tax on foreign buyers of residential property raises significant risks under international tax treaties, writes Professor Craig Elliffe, the director of the University of Auckland's Masters of Taxation programme.

Politics •

New Plymouth police investigating after pedestrian struck by vehicle

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle on Liardet Street following an incident in the CBD around early this morning.

Taranaki •

Concrete product causing UK schools to close unlikely to affect NZ schools

The schools were told to close buildings with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) because they could be prone to collapse, as the product weakened over time.

Education •

ACT wants to reverse ban on offshore oil and gas exploration

David Seymour says ACT wants a focus on carbon capture and fast-tracking offshore wind projects instead.

Politics •

Burning Man festivalgoers urged to shelter in place as site floods

The desert event already warned attendees to postpone their arrival to the site due to Tropical Storm Hilary.

North America •

ACT calls for "productivity focus" for Pharmac

An independent review of Pharmac is one of ACT’s major priorities in health, and new candidate Todd Stephenson believes things need to change with the organisation.

Politics •

Willis confident foreign buyers tax won’t breach treaty obligations

Willis said these fears are unlikely to come to pass because of the political realities of such a policy.

Politics •

Chris Hipkins defends dental policy's pace, eligibility

The Greens' dental policy goes further and faster, but Chris Hipkins says it's a "big undertaking" to extend funding for dental care.

Your Vote 2023 •

Russia, Belarus and Iran uninvited from Nobel Prize award ceremonies

Ambassadors from Russia, Belarus and Iran will not attend the award ceremony in Stockholm on December 10.

UK And Europe •

Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II to be unveiled in 2026

The permanent memorial's unveiling will coincide with what would have been the late monarch's 100th birthday.

UK And Europe •

Charges laid after siblings die in Sydney hit and run

Alina Kauffman, 24, was picking up her 15-year-old brother Ernesto Salazar from work when a car travelling on the wrong side of the road hit them head-on.

Australia •

Christopher Luxon reveals eight-point 'pledge' to voters

The National leader announced the 'manifesto' at the party's campaign launch in Manukau today.

Politics •

Full video: Luxon talks to media after National's campaign launch

National's leader announced an eight-point pledge in Manukau today.

Politics •

Past Lives director on film's inception, on-set divas and The Sims 4

The first-time director has received near universal praise for her romance-drama film during the festival circuit.

Movies •

Subtropical air means wet start to week for Northland, Auckland

Parts of the upper North Island have been issued with heavy rain watches lasting up to 29 hours.

Weather News •

Felix Desmarais: US hype politics at National's campaign launch

National's launch was evocative of an American-style rally - but instead of Kamala Harris emerging from the side doors, it was Nicola Willis.

Politics •

All Blacks turn to Kiwi ref as they work on World Cup discipline

After Scott Barrett's red card at Twickenham, 1News understands the All Blacks have been working with Ben O'Keeffe ahead of the opener against France.

All Blacks •

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Gisborne

The pedestrian was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died today.

Accidents •

Auckland building project first to be built by all-women team

From the architectural design, to the building and even selling of the home, every step will be done by a team of 40 women.

Employment •

John Campbell: Chris v Chris - making things better, but who for?

On the campaign trail with the leaders of National and Labour, TVNZ's Chief Correspondent found two very different styles.

Politics •

Watch: Winston Peters saddles up as he takes to campaign trail

Peters was looking to steal the limelight from Labour and National's campaign launches with a quirky social media effort.

Politics •

Fatal police shooting of pregnant US woman raises policy concerns

Body camera video of the killing of 21-year-old Ta'Kiya Young has raised questions about how alleged shoplifting led to a bullet being fired through her windshield.

Crime And Justice •

Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak dies aged 49

He was the only Zimbabwe cricketer to take more than 100 Test wickets.

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