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Archives for 2 October 2023

Katie Bradford's Business Watch: Interest rates, policies and petrol

1News Business Correspondent Katie Bradford gives the forecast for economic news this week. With the country, two weeks out from an election, interest rates, policies and petrol will be the words on everyone's lips.

Business •

US Powerball jackpot hits $1.7bn after another draw without winner

The jackpot for the next drawing Monday night remains the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize of all time.

North America •

Vegetable growers welcome El Niño's arrival

Growers say that while El Niño brought a risk of drought, it was easier to manage than flooding.

Farming •

Good Sorts: Napier man saved lives during Cyclone Gabrielle

A Napier woman says she's "forever indebted" to Max Robertson, who rescued her and her husband during the cyclone.

Good Sorts •

One dead after single-vehicle crash near Levin

Emergency services were alerted to the crash at about 3.20pm yesterday.

Manawatu Wanganui •

How Kaipara Council hopes to fight rising aggression towards staff

Māori Ward Councillor Pera Paniora said workers have faced racial slurs and other attacks.

Politics •

Princess Diana's childhood home for rent on luxury holiday site

Althorp House was built in 1688. The stately 90-room Tudor mansion on the 13,000-acre estate sleeps 54 guests.

UK And Europe •

Whangārei mum of five: Cost of essentials 'outrageous'

Given the costs of petrol, groceries and looking after disabled whanāu, Trudy Jackson says she is lucky just to have a roof over her head.

Cost Of Living •

Explainer: How does the New Zealand election work?

Advance voting begins today for the 2023 election – so it’s time to find out where, when and how to elect the next government.

Your Vote 2023 •

'Stop hogging the oxygen' - Green, ACT leaders debate as early voting opens

ACT Party leader David Seymour and Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson joined Breakfast for a mini-debate.

Politics •

NZ destination named in top 10 most relaxing spots in the world

It also took out the number one spot in Oceania.

Tourism •

This European country is introducing digital passports

The world-leading pilot scheme aims to provider a smoother and faster experience for travellers.

Travel •

Probe into photo showing unidentified substance on Ranfurly Shield

NZR is taking the shield back while investigations are carried out.

Hawkes Bay •

Christopher Luxon casts ballot as advanced voting starts

The National Party leader and his wife Amanda voted at the Eastview Baptist Church and Community Centre in Botany, although it was Paul Goldsmith's name on their ballot.

Politics •

Scotty Stevenson: Desecration of shield an insult to rugby history

The damage to the Ranfurly Shield was an accident but what appears to have happened afterwards is devastating for those who understand its significance to the game in New Zealand, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Mental health nurse suspended after 'sexual encounter' with inmate

The HDC says the two kept in contact through a prison-approved phone number for two months, the nurse going by a pseudonym.

Health •

Royal family's website at the centre of Russian hacking boast

Hacker group KillMilk has been bragging on encrypted messaging app Telegram about their apparent successful hack of the page.

UK And Europe •

National claims 'malevolent actors' out to disrupt campaign

The party claims a senior Head Hunters member filmed a National candidate and their spouse in a restaurant and shared it with followers, among other incidents.

Politics •

Jack Tame got called a 'Philadelphia lawyer'. But is that an insult?

NZ First leader Winston Peters called Q+A presenter Jack Tame a "Philadelphia lawyer" during a tense interview yesterday morning - but what does that even mean?

Politics •

300 up for Suzie Bates as veteran cements White Ferns' legacy

'Havoc' forecast as severe spring weather to continue

Over 6500 lightning strikes were observed around the South Island between midnight and about 7am today.

Weather News •

Watch: Fire breaks out during Auckland Skrillex set

The crowd was told to stay away from the front as the lighting rig caught ablaze.

Auckland •

Mo'unga challenges All Blacks to repeat dominance against Uruguay

The playmaker says back-to-back performances are now imperative for his side at the World Cup.

All Blacks •

Exclusive: Hipkins' 'nightmare scenario' - Covid on the campaign trail

Labour's leader sounded a little congested as he spoke to 1News political editor Jessica Mutch McKay via Zoom today.

Politics •

Wellington Zoo welcomes six adorable baby lemurs

Zeus the ring-tailed lemur is now a father of 14.

Animals •

Woman stunned UK mother-in-law not deemed relative by insurance company

When Natalia had to cancel a family holiday after her UK-based mother-in-law fell gravely ill, she was dismayed to find her Westpac travel insurance didn't define her as a relative.

Travel •

Ranfurly Shield craftsman 'disappointed' after shield damaged

James Dwan said the shield was crafted from tough timber and should not have been so easily damaged.

Hawkes Bay •

Where has all the sandwich slice bread gone?

Leonie Caskey-Hatton has noticed an increasing lack of variety and availability when she shops the bread aisle.

Food And Drink •

'Shy, not so trendy' kid now on top of lawn bowls world 16 years on

Christchurch's Tayla Bruce is relishing being back on her home green at Burnside Bowling Club, as she looks to continue her dominant form this summer.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

'Havoc' to continue as fresh severe gale warnings issued

It comes after winds ripped through much of the country today.

Weather News •

'Disturbing' - Robin Williams' daughter slams AI recreating his voice

Robin Williams' daughter Zelda Willams has spoken out after artificial intelligence has been used to recreate the late actor's voice - calling it "disturbing".

Movies •
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