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Archives for 8 December 2023

Jetstar to add more flights from 2024 amid return to pre-Covid levels

The low-cost airline will increase its domestic and trans-Tasman offerings from March next year.

Travel •

Daily News Quiz: Friday, December 8

Test your knowledge with today's news quiz.

Jack Tame: Are smokes and pseudoephedrine really ram-raid issues?

The Government is concerned about ram-raids with a reduced number of tobacco outlets, but is bringing back pseudoephedrine which once pushed up ram-raids around NZ. Jack Tame looks at the justifications behind these two policies.

Politics •

Senior Labour MP goes against party policy with Gaza comments

Damien O'Connor went further than his own party's position in Parliament yesterday, referring to Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.

Politics •

'Classic Boris': Former staffer unpacks Johnson's Covid testimony

Johnson's former communications director Will Walden says the UK ex-PM "never quite owns" his mistakes.

UK And Europe •

Supermarket and food rescue agencies fill gap left by Canterbury food bank

Potential solution found after the region's largest food bank announced it was shutting up shop.

Food Drink •

'Reach out' to those struggling with alcohol, says family of dad killed by drink driver

Cyclist Andrew Milne was struck down and killed by a car driven by a man who was more than five times over the legal limit.

Alcohol •

Israel-Gaza conflict: Helen Clark critical of Winston Peters' call

Former Prime Minister says the new Government's stance on a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn't go far enough.

Israel Gaza Conflict •

$700k to be spent moving Hamilton bus stop away from sex shop

After complaints, the bus stop is relocating 100m, costing the council and Waka Kotahi $700,000.

Hamilton And Waikato •

NZ condemns 'malicious' Russian cyber activity

GCSB Minister Judith Collins joins the UK in condemning Russia's cyber "interference".

Politics •

Levin woman celebrates turning 105: 'I don't feel any different'

Wynne Bullen joined Breakfast for a heartwarming interview this morning.

Manawatu Wanganui •

Ekenasio still committed to leading Silver Ferns after break

Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio won't travel to England next month for netball's Nations Cup.

Silver Ferns •

'Blow hard' to 'deep state': US presidential debate sizzles

What’s the surest sign you’re doing well? Everyone else trying to tear you down, writes US Correspondent Logan Church

North America •

BBC presenter apologises after rude gesture live on air

News presenter Maryam Moshiri said it was a joke intended to only be seen by a small number of her team.

Television •

Watch: Human Rights Commission issues 'urgent must-do' list

Video condemns failed adherence to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rights of disabled people, gender and ethnic pay gap and the right to a decent home.

Speeding learner driver admits manslaughter after crash kills 18-year-old

The court heard Adam Rapson was driving up to 147km/h when he lost control and crashed into a property in Rangiora, killing Zara Mitchell.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Yanfei Bao murder accused appears in court

Tingjun Cao, 52, pleaded not guilty to his charges in September.

Crime And Justice •

How the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed hīkoi echoed in protests this week

The 2004 march from Northland to Parliament to oppose proposed legislation to put the foreshore and seabed in the Crown's ownership.

From The Archive •

Body found in Christchurch's Avon River

Police in attendance after grim discovery in the vicinity of Hagley Park.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

A nostalgic favourite with a twist of Aotearoa

Recipe: Kawakawa Shrewsburies

Food Drink •

Angela Blackmoore murder: Partner speaks after pair found guilty

After an almost five-week trial, the 12-person jury took 14 hours of deliberations to return guilty verdicts for David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum.

Crime And Justice •

Māori, Pasifika doctors continue to be under-represented

There are still too few Māori and Pasifika doctors - despite efforts to boost numbers - contributing to negative health outcomes for the two ethnicities.

Health •

Rocket Lab signs new Korean launch deal, preps for 'busiest year yet'

Kiwi space company will launch a South Korean satellite for high-resolution Earth observation.

Space •

Prince Harry and Meghan were 'forced' to leave UK, he argues

The Duke of Sussex has been fighting the decision to scale back his security when he visits Britain.

Royalty •

Emotions run high as navy vessels return home for Christmas

HMNZ ships Te Mana and Aotearoa return to joyful scenes in Devonport after overseas deployment.

Defence •

Teen accused of up 20 burglaries in prolific spree targeting food outlets

Police say the 16-year-old carried out a number of thefts over a matter of weeks.

Crime And Justice •

'Action mode': Luxon wants to 'turbocharge' cyclone recovery

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with local government leaders in Hawke's Bay.

Politics •

How baby Bodhi's sudden arrival sparked a bright book idea

Scott and Abby McCulloch help parents create illustrated books, capturing children's birth stories.

Business •

Water pipe bursts under Wellington woman's car: 'Written off'

Philippa Carter parked to go to an appointment, and returned to a car which is likely beyond repair.

Wellington •

The link between sexual orientation and earnings in NZ

Patterns differ for men and women in the way the labour market treats gay workers.

Social Issues •

Four Rotorua accommodation providers under investigation

It includes the Spa Lodge, which was issued two dangerous building notices in a week – the first for dead-bolting residents in at night.

Property •

Record numbers turn out for Hayden Marshall-Inman fundraiser

Around 152 players, wearing matching commemorative shirts, have rolled out the trundlers and golf carts to support the cause, in memory of a guide who died on Whakaari.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

NZR boss embraces public scrutiny - 'That's the way it should be'

NZR chief executive Mark Robinson sat down with 1News to reflect on a rollercoaster 2023 which featured both good and questionable outcomes for the organisation.

Mazda driver sought over fatal hit-and-run in North Auckland

The victim was found unresponsive in Lucas Heights near Albany shortly after midnight.

Auckland •

SH1 in Kekerengu closed in both directions after serious crash

Police were called to the scene of a two-car crash shortly after 1.30pm.

Accidents •

Five Big Things: Friday, December 8

It's been a day of meteor anticipation, a BBC presenter apologising for a rude gesture and a guilty verdict on a 28 year old murder.

Drugs, cash seized in ongoing South Island gang crackdown

In total, 12 members of the Killer Beez 'Southern Swarm' have now been charged with participating in an organised criminal group.

Crime And Justice •

Queenstown boil water notice lifted after more than two months

The boil water notice was issued in September after a local cryptosporidium outbreak saw multiple people fall ill.

Dunedin And Otago •

Community fails to save Ashburton pool from summer closure

In September, the council decided to close the 50-year-old pool due to it leaks, staffing shortages and the cost of maintenance.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

'Sophisticated' migrant crime syndicate busted in Wellington

Three people have been jointly charged with cultivating cannabis and participating in an organised criminal group.

Crime And Justice •

Researchers test how much force ageing bridges can stand

NZTA Waka Kotahi says a lot of the country's road bridges are 80 to 100 years old, and built before earthquakes were a consideration.

Science •

Cost of living pressure hits pre-Christmas restaurant bookings

One restaurant owner said there had been a "downward sort of lull" with recent bookings.

Food Drink •

'A lot of emotion': Pounamu Pathway opens on West Coast

The $34 million attraction is the first of four Māori-led West Coast museums that will tell the stories of Poutini Ngāi Tahu.

Tourism •

Two Wellington nurses celebrate combined century on the job

One of the nurses had a message for the next generation considering nursing: "The world needs you."

Wellington •

'Chiefy' has Phoenix flying high with people-first approach

With no previous playing or coaching experience in professional football, few would have predicted Giancarlo Italiano's start at the helm of the Wellington Phoenix.

Phoenix •

2024 World Champs gives extra meaning to Taupō Ironman

Tomorrow's race has added significance with pre-race nerves and anticipation building even amongst seasoned athletes.

Australia preparing for intense summer heatwave this weekend

Sydney is bracing for record-breaking 44C, the highest in four years since the Black Summer bush fires.

Australia •
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