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Archives for 11 March 2024

Quiz: What Kiwi town is the movie Boy set in?

Think you know your Kiwi trivia? Test yourself with 1News' daily quiz.

Oscars •

Grocery supplier costs rise at slowest rate since 2021

Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen said while costs are still rising, they are doing so at a "less intense" pace.

Business •

What you should know about coming out in your 20s and 30s

Despite greater social acceptance, some people still don’t come out as LGBTQIA+ until later in life.

Life Issues •

Research aims to boost NZ's defence against avian flu

Researchers are aiming to develop a portable in-field environmental DNA detection tool for bird flu and other viruses.

Environment •

Palace releases first official photo of Princess Kate since surgery

The photo, celebrating Mother’s Day in the UK, features the Princess of Wales surrounded by her three children – Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte.

Royalty •

Murder charge following Christchurch stabbing

Police were called to the Hereford Street property shortly after 10pm on Sunday following reports of a stabbing.

Crime And Justice •

Carterton community aim to swim 1 million metres to save pool

The Big Swim has a target of raising $1.7 million to replace the deteriorating indoor pool owned by the Carterton Swimming Club.

Wellington •

Massive brawl erupts during suburban football game in Melbourne

The game had to be abandoned because of the melee.

Crime And Justice •

Melissa Lee on plan to help NZ's struggling media industry

The Media and Communication Minister’s comments come after the shock announcement of Newshub's closure, and TVNZ's proposal to lay off 68 members of staff, axing four news and current affairs shows.

Media •

Marlborough stopbanks at 'catastrophic' risk of failure

Repairs and upgrades of the stopbanks - along Peninsula Rd in Spring Creek - are expected to cost $8.7 million.

Marlborough •

Double standard claims over special visas for Gaza refugees

Activists say the immigration minister, in opposition, was quick to criticise the government when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 but has failed to act 150 days into the war in Gaza.

Politics •

'Wild experience' - Chlöe Swarbrick on Greens co-leadership

Speaking to Breakfast this morning, she said it's "pretty cool" to have two women co-leading a party, a first for New Zealand politics.

Politics •

Vanessa Hudgens is pregnant - reveals baby bump at Oscars

Vanessa - who is married to sports star Cole Tucker - proudly showed off her bump while wearing a floor-length black gown to the awards ceremony.

Movies •

Major banks trim some mortgage rates

All the major banks have been dropping some mortgage rates in recent weeks.

Economy •

Popularity of 'tooth gems' on the rise

Christchurch tooth gem technician Jennifer Williams spoke to Breakfast about the trend this morning.

News agencies pull 'manipulated' image of Princess Kate and children

A number of oddities in the photo have been highlighted.

Princess Kate •

Otago albatross chick dies after swallowing plastic

The Department of Conservation said the death highlights the threat plastic pollution poses to New Zealand's vulnerable seabirds.

Environment •

Prisoners and police officers connecting behind bars

It's hoped the initiative will help break down barriers in the outside world.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Trauma lingers for survivors of New Lynn terror attack

The family of Ahamad Samsudeen have also been badly affected by his actions in an Auckland supermarket in September 2021.

Auckland •

Australia take charge as Black Caps search for breakthrough

New Zealand still need five wickets after lunch to win the second Test as runs flow for Australia batters Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey.

Black Caps •

Interest deductibility is back: What will it mean for the housing market?

A fiscal flip is taking place with the Government phasing back in the interest deductibility rules the previous Labour government had been phasing out.

Economy •

'Parts coming together' on $730m plant to burn Auckland's rubbish

Kaipara-based waste-to-energy incinerator will burn rubbish from Auckland and Northland.

Northland •

Simon Bridges appointed chairman of NZ Transport Agency

The National Party's former transport minister will serve as the board's chairman for a three-year term.

Transport •

Video shows Māngere shops being smashed in morning ram raid

CCTV footage shows alleged offenders slamming their car into a store front shortly before 2am.

Auckland •

Bystander abuses David Seymour after he cartwheels from his e-bike

The ACT Party Leader has spoken about a "weird" interaction after crashing his e-bike in Parnell last night.

Auckland •

What repeal of smokefree laws could mean for Māori, Pasifika

1News’ Māori and Pacific correspondents take a closer look at what the rollback of measures means for their communities.

Te Ao Maori •

Live updates: Australia claim three-wicket win, sweep Test series

Welcome to our live updates from day four of the second Test between New Zealand and Australia at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

Black Caps •

Northlanders asked to photograph super-high king tides

Citizen scientist photography invited to play an important role in data monitoring and collection, and build a useful pool of local knowledge.

Northland •

Australia triumphant as Carey crushes Black Caps

They started the day full of the hope of a rare Test win, instead New Zealand finished with more disappointment and the reality of a series sweep.

Black Caps •

Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer wins Best Picture, seven Oscars

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the second year in a row, the 96th Academy Awards honoured the top films of 2023.

Oscars •

Celebs in sync? Stars see double on the Oscars red carpet

Turning up to a party wearing the same outfit as someone else happens to everyone at some point – even celebrities.

Movies •

Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar monologue was tepid and unfunny – it’s time for a new host

With lukewarm gags about ‘Madame Web’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘porn addiction’, the recurring Academy Awards host struggled to brighten a melancholy ceremony.

Oscars •

Five Big Things: Monday, March 11

News agencies pull a 'manipulated' photo of Princess Kate and her children, some major banks trim their mortgage rates, and Chlöe Swarbrick becomes Green Party co-leader.

Firefighters bring two Otago vegetation fires under control

Residents who evacuated from the Nenthorn fire near Middlemarch last night are still unable to return home as crews continue to monitor hotspots near their houses.

Wildfires •

Up to 50 injured in 'strong movement' on Trans-Tasman flight

LATAM Airlines reported that flight LA800 — a Dreamliner service on the Sydney-Auckland route today — "had a technical problem during the flight which caused a strong movement".

Transport •

Ten more kapa haka qualify for Te Matatini 2025

Te Arawa and Te Kāhui Maunga held their events in Rotorua and Hāwera respectively with groups going all out on stage.

Te Ao Maori •

Why Masterton's popular recreational lakes may disappear

Queen Elizabeth Park’s Remembrance Lake and Henley Lake could "dry out completely".

Environment •

Watch: Terrifying moment Kiwi skier plunges into hidden waterfall

Sean Toms was coming down the slopes of Hokkaido when the ground disappeared from under him.

Princess Kate: AI expert says photo likely to have been 'tweaked'

A photograph of the Princess of Wales flanked by her three children sparked an online frenzy after being pulled from major news agencies today.

Royalty •

Police, businesses step up response amid increased robberies

Fuel retailer Z Energy told 1News it was boosting security amid concerns crimes are escalating in numbers and potential violence.

Auckland •

Woman had to pay hotel twice as she didn't have her late husband's ID

On arrival at the Mercure to check-in, a staff member asked to see her late husband’s ID — as the booking was under his name.

Travel •

Hawke's Bay flood victims struggle to get insured post-cyclone

Some residents have not been able to find any cover at all, while others have been quoted much higher premiums despite being loyal customers.

Hawkes Bay •
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