Archives for 6 October 2023

Teens working in NZ are paid less than everyone else

A group of five Year 13s from Christchurch have started a petition to amend the Minimum Wage Act, which gives employers the legal right to pay teens who are starting work less than everyone else.

Re News •October 6, 2023

Five questions about the first week of voting, answered

Advance voting has been open since Monday and people have questions - and not just “When will this dull, white bread election campaign be over?”

Politics •October 6, 2023

Felix Desmarais: Who's the loser in minor parties' debate?

The TVNZ Multi-Party debate showed the minor party leaders wanting of vision and meaty substance, writes 1News political reporter Felix Desmarais.

Opinion And Analysis •October 6, 2023

Watch the highlights from TVNZ's Multi-Party Debate

Climate, co-governance and working as part of a coalition were hot topics, while things often got heated between candidates that are well known to not get along.

Your Vote 2023 •October 6, 2023

Full video: Hipkins speaks to media in Auckland

The Labour leader has left isolation and is back on the campaign trail.

Politics •October 6, 2023

Auckland brothel shooting: Man seriously hurt

Police are working to understand what happened and would like to hear from anyone with information.

Crime And Justice •October 6, 2023

More charges laid against 18yo in fatal 'street racing' crash

Adam Michael Rapson, 18, was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a house in Rangiora, killing Zara Mitchell.

Crime And Justice •October 6, 2023

Man charged over Auckland dairy stabbing

Police have praised brave shoppers for intervening and restraining the offender, potentially saving the victim's life.

Auckland •October 6, 2023

Sir John Key says Luxon can trust Winston Peters

The former prime minister said ideally it won't be a National-ACT-NZ First coalition, but Luxon can trust Peters if he has to.

Politics •October 6, 2023

Te Pāti Māori candidate 'got at for political reasons' - Tamihere

Party president John Tamihere said the alleged incidents at Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home were "unacceptable conduct in any democracy".

Politics •October 6, 2023

All Blacks seal spot in World Cup QFs with blowout over Uruguay

Relive 1News' live coverage of this morning's Rugby World Cup pool match between the All Blacks and Uruguay in Lyon, France.

All Blacks •October 6, 2023

Study reveals which big party has been most negative online

New analysis of Labour and National’s social media posts reveals quite the gap between the two parties when it comes to negativity online.

Politics •October 6, 2023

Air NZ to extend Covid credit expiry dates by two years

Customers who have a Covid credit now have until January 31, 2026 to book travel for completion by December 31, 2026.

Travel •October 6, 2023

Lomax knee injury a concern as All Blacks blow past Uruguay

The All Blacks have secured a place in the World Cup knockout phase - but an injury to prop Lomax could be a big problem ahead of next weekend.

All Blacks •October 6, 2023

Man arrested for 'coercing, threatening' Havelock North children

The man is due to appear in the Hasting District Court today, facing charges of kidnapping and threatening to kill.

Hawkes Bay •October 6, 2023

Victoria Beckham reveals why David almost missed their son's birth

Victoria Beckham was “p***** off” when her husband David Beckham almost skipped the birth of one of their children to shoot a Pepsi advertisement with Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé.

UK And Europe •October 6, 2023

Mother's hunger in pregnancy 'affects child's NCEA, uni chances'

Nearly half the mothers in a study said they sometimes didn’t have enough food to eat during their pregnancy.

Health •October 6, 2023

Residents clash over Mt Maunganui golf club rezoning

The golf club wants to rezone 2780m2 of open space land at the end of Fairway Ave to a medium residential zone through the Plan Change 33 process.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •October 6, 2023

Sopoaga jokes he'll 'blame the tools' if kicking off with new tee

The former All Black had used the same kicking tee since he was 14 for all the goal-kicking in his impressive career but it went missing at this year's World Cup.

Rugby World Cup •October 6, 2023

'Doesn't look too bad' - Foster optimistic on Lomax injury

The All Blacks will desperately hope their premier tighthead prop is available for next Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.

Rugby World Cup •October 6, 2023

Whanganui survey reveals city's feel-good factor

Self-sufficient, creative and feeling good – a new satisfaction survey shows Whanganui residents are feeling upbeat about their city.

Manawatu Wanganui •October 6, 2023

Analysis: Ravindra's World Cup ton a coming of age moment

Rachin Ravindra's breathtaking century is a coming of age moment that not only helped the Black Caps to victory, but has brightened the future of New Zealand cricket, writes 1News' Sean Nugent.

Cricket World Cup •October 6, 2023

Queenstown Airport reopens after bomb scare

Flights were cancelled and passengers at the airport evacuated while authorities worked to assess the threat.

Dunedin And Otago •October 6, 2023

'Human faecal matter' likely cause of Qtown's cryptosporidium outbreak

Residents have been under a boil water notice for the last two weeks after people became sick with the parasite.

Dunedin And Otago •October 6, 2023

As it happened: Nats say Labour 'divided on tax', Hipkins defends candidate's remarks

1News reporters bring you the latest election updates from across the country.

Politics •October 6, 2023

Flashback Friday: Franz Josef Glacier's retreat over 70 years

Footage from 1953 shows the severity of the glacier melting.

Flashback Friday •October 6, 2023

Analysis: Catch us if you can - it's all about pace for the All Blacks

The All Blacks' World Cup attacking blueprint is clear: generate momentum for one of the quickest backlines in the tournament, writes Patrick McKendry.

All Blacks •October 6, 2023

Bernadette Robinson: A date with 10 divas

Australian singer Bernadette Robinson channels 10 timeless stage divas in her one-woman show, DIVAS.

Music •October 6, 2023

Van Gisbergen thinking big picture ahead of Bathurst, talks 2024 return

The Kiwi is focusing on a fourth championship in what is likely to be his last full-time season before his move to NASCAR.

Australia •October 6, 2023

Buyout process to start soon for flood, cyclone-affected Aucklanders

Auckland Council says the buyout scheme will cost $774 million in total, with the Government paying $387 million.

Auckland •October 6, 2023

Major Auckland swimming event held up after sewer pipe collapse

The Summer Swim Series at Kohimarama has been pushed back as raw sewage contamination continues to plague parts of the Waitematā Harbour.

Auckland •October 6, 2023

Re-energised Hipkins returns to campaign trail after Covid

Labour's leader left isolation today after testing positive for the virus on Sunday.

Politics •October 6, 2023

Hastings celebrates significant water quality milestone

Seven years after a deadly water contamination outbreak, a state-of-the-art water treatment facility has been officially inaugurated in a poignant ceremony.

Hawkes Bay •October 6, 2023

Lawson describes 'random' moment Ricciardo asked him to fill in for Qatar

Lawson will once again fill in for Ricciardo in the AlphaTauri number 40 this weekend - being asked to race in a confusing moment.

Middle East •October 6, 2023

Matthew McConaughey on why he was estranged from mum for decade

"I need just a mum right now, not a fan and I didn't have it," he said.

Movies •October 6, 2023

One dead, two injured after vehicles collide on SH29 in Waikato

The crash happened at the Waikato end of the Kaimai Range, and the road is now closed.

Accidents •October 6, 2023

On standby to join All Blacks? Joe Moody scratched from Canterbury team

He was named to play in their quarter-final, but after injuries to All Blacks props Tyrel Lomax and Fletcher Newell this morning, Moody was sidelined.

All Blacks •October 6, 2023

Khloe Kardashian hopes Tristan Thompson 'wants to change'

Khloe Kardashian will never get over the "traumatic experience" of Tristan Thompson's repeated cheating.

Television •October 6, 2023