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Archives for 8 April 2024

Quiz: Did the clocks just go forward or back?

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

Good Sorts: Kind-hearted man pays back community which helped him

Brent Christensen works as a volunteer for Delta Community Support Trust in Richmond, Christchurch.

Good Sorts •

Wait, why is my Uber rating less than five stars?

Ever looked at your Uber rider ranking and wondered how it wound up less than perfect? Well, buckle up. We're going on a journey into the mysteries of the Uber ratings system.

Life Issues •

Gang-linked Hastings van shooting: Police reviewing CCTV

Area Commander Lincoln Sycamore said he was "really keen" to hold those who shot at the van to account.

Hawkes Bay •

Free flu vaccine rollback 'a really dumb decision' - paediatrician

Pharmac has axed free flu jabs for children under 12 and Māori and Pacific people aged between 55-64.

Health •

One dead after single-vehicle crash in central Auckland

One person received critical injuries and died at the scene on State Highway 16 last night.

Auckland •

Person found dead after house fire in Whitianga

The blaze on Cholmondeley Crescent was reported to emergency services at around 5.20pm yesterday.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Parnell lodge fire: Council had safety compliance 'concerns'

The Deputy Mayor said the backpackers building was due for a compliance check tomorrow.

Auckland •

Shortbread and counselling: Hilary Barry meets Hamilton's 'Uber Nan'

If you hop in Shelley Winiana's Uber, expect plenty of chat and homemade shortbread.

Hamilton And Waikato •

'Unexplained death' in Tākaka referred to Coroner

A police spokesperson said Peter Miller's death last month isn't believed to be suspicious.

Tasman •

Looking for a lifestyle change? This cinema could be yours

The movie theatre seats 53 and comes with a bar and restaurant space attached, right in the centre of town.

Movies •

Heavy downpours expected across most of the country this week

MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti said showers were expected to begin in Fiordland this afternoon with the rain set to push north as the day progresses.

Weather News •

Kiwi cyclist Pithie crashes, finishes seventh in 'Hell of the North'

New Zealander Laurence Pithie continues his outstanding season with a top-10 finish in the Paris-Roubaix -one of the hardest one-day bike races in Europe.

Olympics •

Southland farm, owner to pay $215k for exploiting migrant workers

During the investigation it was found that payslips for the three workers had been manipulated.

Southland •

'Delightful shock': Fur seal causes a stir in Nelson

A large fur seal has been spotted posing on the bank of Nelson's Maitai River this morning.

Environment •

Tourist dies after falling from waterfall near Cairns

Emergency services arrived at the scene after reports a man was found unresponsive in the water.

Accidents •

King Charles sparks backlash with his 'ideal town' plan

Some locals think the move will "swallow up" the area and transform it into an "urban mass".

UK And Europe •

Tourists underestimate alpine hikes due to misleading online content

About 10 rescues were mounted at Mount Brewster near Wānaka last year, many of which could have led to fatalities.

Dunedin And Otago •

NZ Post to end rural parcel, newspaper deliveries on Saturdays

From June 29, there will no longer be newspaper and parcel deliveries to rural addresses on Saturdays across most of rural New Zealand, apart from 17 rural delivery runs that would be phased out by June 2025.

Business •

More than 2000 Auckland rubbish bins removed to cut costs

Another 500 are expected to be removed from Auckland's streets, parks and beaches by the end of May.

Auckland •

Kiwi trust in news now well below global average, report suggests

New Zealanders are also now avoiding the news at higher rates.

Media •

'At our wits end': Walking bridge access cut to curb behaviour

The $38m Ngā Hau Māngere pedestrian bridge has been a hot spot for people to gather since it opened in 2022, with complaints of rowdy behaviour, including loud music and defecation.

Auckland •

Council, MBIE reveal history of audits at Parnell backpackers

The City Garden Lodge has previously failed to gain compliance with BWoF requirements alongside "maintenance and fire safety concerns" noted in a MBIE report.

StarJam's emergency appeal success 'incredible, unexpected'

The not-for-profit organisation eclipsed its initial donation goal by about $65k.

Disability •

One person dies a week on from Manukau single-vehicle crash

Police were called to the crash on Te Irirangi Dr at about 4.25pm on April 1.

Auckland •

'We will not be silenced' - Gisborne council backs Māori wards

The Government has announced the return of binding referendums for Māori wards at the next local body elections in 2025.

Gisborne •

Stardome set to reopen telescope a year on from copper theft

Thieves stole "more than half" of the copper from the EWB Zeiss telescope in May last year. This Friday, it will reopen to the public.

Auckland •

'Devastated' - Christchurch sculpture stolen from Port Hills

The sculpture weighs about 60kg and was first reported missing on Tuesday last week, after Easter weekend.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Bezos buys third mansion on secluded Florida island for $126m

It is thought that Bezos, 60, will live in the house as he demolishes his other two properties in the area.

North America •

'Really bugs me': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson blasts cancel culture

The 51-year-old star admits that the "easy cancel-culture" in the modern climate prevents people from being authentic.

North America •

Auckland woman wanted by police, believed to have her 3 kids

Police have a warrant to arrest the Mt Roskill resident.

Auckland •

Super Rugby power rankings: Chiefs find spark ahead of Canes clash

We have a derby match to savour at last when the Hurricanes host Damian McKenzie and company on Saturday, writes Patrick McKendry.

Blues •

Family worried about man missing for a month in Porirua area

Police are appealing to the public for help finding Clive.

Wellington •

Tasered dogs: Calls for vet care after police stun 144 animals

Footage obtained by 1News shows officers firing probes into dogs.

Animals •

One dead after Northland crash

Police responded to the incident at about 8.40am.

Northland •

Drake Bell finds it 'freeing' to speak about abuse ordeal

The 37-year-old actor recently told of the "extensive and brutal" ordeal he had experienced at the hands of the dialect coach over the course of six months when he was 15-years-old.

North America •

Police release name of man who died in South Waikato crash

The crash occurred on the evening of April 3 at around 7pm.

Accidents •

Te Matatini 2025: Five teams selected from Tairāwhiti

Five-time national champs Waihīrere took out the annual Tamararo regional kapa haka competitions — a fresh start following a change of leadership positions.

Te Ao Haka •

Job cuts: Environment ministry seeks voluntary redundancies

It's the latest in a line of government departments and agencies to find ways to cut costs.

Politics •

Luxon to visit Singapore, Thailand, Philippines to deepen SEA ties

The Prime Minister will be joined by a senior business delegation from Sunday, April 14 to Saturday, April 20.

Politics •

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Monday, April 8

The Prime Minster reveals his "ambitious" targets, heavy downpours expected across the South Island and why a brand new $300 million hospital ward is sitting empty.

Fears for emergency access in 'stupidest' rail crossing closure

Featherston fire chief Colin McKenna wrote that the crossing was a major access route for firefighters responding to calls.

Wellington •

'Still a lot of danger' – Sydneysiders return to flood-hit homes

Parts of New South Wales declared as natural disaster zones after the biggest rainfall in 30 years hit Sydney and Queensland.

Australia •

Sought after Winx foal smashes Australian record at auction

The foal, labelled Lot 391, was snapped up for an eye-watering amount.

Australia •

Govt reveals targets — including 50k people off benefit by 2030

The targets have been set for the public service while it faces job cuts to find efficiencies.

Politics •

Charter schools are making a comeback: What you need to know

The Government is moving to bring back charter schools, a controversial education model scrapped by the Labour-led coalition in 2017. 1News unpacks the ABCs of these partnership schools.

Education •

Small businesses struggle with hikes in overheads, low demand

Inflation is hitting everyone – but small businesses are really feeling the pinch.

Business •

Rita Ora debuts costume for Descendants: The Rise of Red

The 33-year-old will play the Queen of Hearts in the musical fantasy movie, which will be released on Disney+ in July.

Music •

Auckland Eastern line trains suspended, others operate with delays

In a post to X, Auckland Transport said scheduled buses are also accepting train tickets to and from all stations.

Auckland •

Hyundai NZ tells Auckland couple it can’t fix faulty boot

When the boot of Darryl and Caroline’s 2015 Hyundai Accent Elite stopped opening, the car manufacturer said it was unable to supply parts — until Fair Go got involved.

Business •

Charter school set-up board says assessments will be a focus

Charter schools are to be reintroduced to the education system from 2025, after the former government abolished them.

Education •

Medsafe issues alert for creams found to contain steroids

NaturaCoco and Dok Apo brand moisturising creams are marketed as containing all-natural products used to treat a range of skin conditions, including children's eczema.

Health •
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