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Archives for 17 May 2024

Jack Tame: Record numbers are leaving NZ – who could blame them?

Analysis: Migration figures show a record number of New Zealanders are choosing not to stick around – and you don’t have to look hard to figure out why, writes Q+A presenter Jack Tame.

Politics •

Quiz: What's the new Lord of The Rings movie called?

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

Pursuing persimmon: The renaissance of the misunderstood fruit

The humble persimmon has come a long way, and it's enjoying a bit of a revival.

Food Drink •

Analysis: Surviving cancer shouldn't depend on how you navigate the system

Cancer is increasingly survivable – but it can depend on your ability to 'wrangle' the health system, researchers say.

Health •

Cyclone Gabrielle survivor on NEMA report: 'Nothing's changed'

The latest report revealed significant shortcomings in the agency's preparedness and execution.

Hawkes Bay •

Paris: En Route – Steak and cheese pies, Olympic flame and Snoop Dogg

With just 70 days to go to the Olympic Games, Paris: En Route takes a look at the behind-the-scenes scoops, the off-piste plotlines and the stories with a certain… je ne sais quoi.

Olympics •

Kiwi in New Caledonia: 'We've been asked not to go outside'

Mike Lightfoot arrived in Noumea shortly before violence broke out.

Pacific Islands •

Auckland children's hospital sees significant uptick in admissions

Middlemore's Kidz First Children's Hospital in Auckland's south is experiencing its busiest year in two decades.

Health •

Budget 2024: Funding boost for Surf Life Saving, Coastguard

The Transport Minister says the organisations help ensure people get home safe after having fun in the water, and the funding will help continue that.

Politics •

Kiwi golfers Fox and Kobori off the pace at PGA Championship

Ryan Fox is 10 shots off the lead after a disappointing first round at the PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club.

Two defendants named in $3.5m construction corruption case

The Serious Fraud Office has named two of the three people charged after $3.5 million worth of Auckland construction contracts were allegedly awarded through bribery.

Crime And Justice •

Feilding 'Popeyes' battle shows how big businesses protect trademarks

Trademarks are a big deal for big businesses - even when they have no plans to come to New Zealand.

Business •

Two massive black holes observed merging in early universe

The discovery could help explain the formation of supermassive black holes like the one at the heart of our galaxy.

Space •

Where's New Zealand's best tasting tap water?

"For me, mouthfeel is the most important," one of the judges said.

Food Drink •

Algerian man held captive by neighbour for 26 years

Omar Bin Omran, now 45, has been found just 200 metres away from where he grew up.

Africa •

New study may reveal secret to Egyptian pyramid construction

Today, the pyramids are kilometres from the River Nile, but in the time of the pharaohs, the waterway was much closer, a study says.

Africa •

South Auckland pokies rake in millions: 'Incredibly harmful'

Pokie machines raked in over $20 million in profits from Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu in the December quarter of 2023.

Auckland •

Wellington has 'Nix fever' as stadium sells out

The Phoenix announced this morning that the match has officially sold out and are expecting a 32,000-plus crowd to attend the semifinal.

Phoenix •

The pits: Where have all the cherries gone in Wattie's Fruit Salad?

It's the little things that count, and Kim Salamonson's been counting.

Food Drink •

Motorcyclist dies after two-vehicle crash near Matamata

The crash between a motorbike and a vehicle occurred on Te Poi Rd, near the intersection with State Highway 29, around 1.20pm on Friday.

Hamilton And Waikato •

It's official: Happy Gilmore 2 is coming and Adam Sandler's back

Netflix has confirmed the 1996 movie will be getting a sequel.

Movies •

Fatal Auckland fire 'not being treated as suspicious' — police

Investigators are awaiting some final results before releasing the cause of the fire.

Auckland •

Car stolen with baby inside: Police name man being sought

Police appeal for sightings of a 34-year-old man, believed to be in the Taranaki district.

Crime And Justice •

Revamped school lunches may be less healthy – principal

Principal Nita Pond is concerned that cutbacks are likely to result in more pre-packaged and less healthy items for some schools.

Manawatu Wanganui •

Teen arrested after allegedly skipping bail, going on crime spree

Police say the 17-year-old committed a series of offences between May 14 and 15 in the Kawakawa and Taheke areas.

Crime And Justice •

Man fined for catching, killing, and decapitating great white shark

Great white sharks are protected under the Wildlife Act 1953, which means it is illegal to hunt, kill, or otherwise harm them, or to possess or trade any part of the animal.

Gisborne •

Nail gun recalled over safety fault, risk of unintentional firing

Ryobi nailer is designed with a mechanical interlock feature that prevents accidental firing, but this safety device could fail.

Business •

Shocking number of tyres illegally dumped in Auckland revealed

This week a business owner and Auckland Council have had to deal with separate incidents of people dumping old tyres on their property.

Auckland •

Warehouse Group CEO resigns — effective immediately

The company said it was agreed that a change in direction was necessary.

Business •

The photographer capturing visual magic the old-fashioned way

Matthieu Cotteret uses a method from 170 years ago to create beautiful portraits.

Taranaki •

Black Ferns name side to take on third ranked Canada

The Black Ferns face Canada in their second match of the Pacific Four Series in Christchurch on Sunday.

Black Ferns •

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Friday, May 17

An analysis into the latest migration trends, a huge funding boost for lifesavers and the divisive complexities of a humble fruit.

Govt's Māori wards plan breaches treaty — Waitangi Tribunal

Last month, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced the Government would introduce a bill to restore communities’ ability to hold referendums on Māori wards.

Te Ao Maori •

Pilots prefer paddocks over Ashburton Airport after fee hike

Several submitters to the long-term plan said the airport lost 1700 aircraft movements in the last year because of the higher fees and reputational damage.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Heavy snow coming for the South Island this weekend

It's a different picture in the North Island, with Kiwis expected to have largely warm, settled weather.

Weather News •

Fred Again support act's passport: 'No preferential treatment'

However, a review of the application and processing found another issue.

Politics •

Police identify alleged caller behind Gisborne school threats

One youth has been spoken to by police, while inquiries are being made with another youth.

Gisborne •

$700k mistake left on West Coast council books for three years

The council this week congratulated itself on the recovery of long-standing debt in the past few months.

Politics •

Multimillion-dollar equestrian centre green-lit in Canterbury

The equine centre would feature an indoor horse sale centre, veterinary clinic, stables with 650 stalls, and training arenas.

Animals •

Illegal gambling on the rise, DIA says, after laying charges

The revelation by the Department of Internal Affairs comes as a Canterbury man is charged over running what could be the country’s biggest illegal lottery.

Crime And Justice •

Army reserves in largest training exercise in two decades

1News joined troops loading into the Air Force's NH90 as they deployed into the rugged landscape of Waiouru.

Manawatu Wanganui •

Agency that ordered burning of $2m in bee boxes defends process

Springbank Honey owner Steven Brown says he was forced to burn 10,000 bee boxes last weekend under threat of imprisonment.

Animals •

Police issue warning amid WhatsApp scam in Wellington

The scammers use the instant messaging service to impersonate a victim's loved ones.

Crime And Justice •
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