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Archives for 29 May 2024

What EV drivers need to do before the end of the month

EVs and PHEVs were exempt from road user charges from 2009 until April 1.

Transport •

Quiz: Where is NZ's historic Larnach Castle located?

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

Budget 2024: All the Govt spending plans we know about already

The Government doesn’t wait for one big Budget Day reveal to announce all its spending — here’s what we know has been earmarked already for the coming months and years.

Politics •

Five dead in Waikato crash: Stretch of road 'very high-use'

Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan said the road isn't particularly dangerous – but it is busy.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 120km/h for upper North Island

The Auckland Harbour Bridge could be forced to close during Wednesday's commute home.

Weather News •

Rubbish bin removals — some Auckland suburbs feel dumped on

Areas such as Henderson-Massey have lost more than half of their bins in cost saving initiative, prompting residents to complain about the increase in litter.

Auckland •

DTIs and LVRs unpacked: What these acronyms could mean for you

Mortgage adviser Sara Hartigan said the Reserve Bank's latest move is about preventing unmanageable debt.

Personal Finance •

Police warn of traffic disruption amid Toitū Te Tiriti protests

Motorists in areas likely to be affected are advised to plan ahead to mitigate any disruption to their travel, police said.

Budget 2024 •

Taranaki contractor fined $80k for illegal seawall at urupā site

Peter Sole Transport Limited was sentenced on two charges under the Resource Management Act as a result of a prosecution taken by Waikato Regional Council.

Hamilton And Waikato •

NZ Māori Rugby Board backs fully independent governance proposal

NZ Māori has urged those voting in special general meeting to be "brave" for the good of the game.

Te Ao Maori •

Power bills could rise $15 a month to fund network improvements

Due to population growth, and an ageing electricity network, investment in New Zealand’s electricity network is needed to ensure it is reliable and safe.

Cost Of Living •

Four teens injured in crash after fleeing police in stolen vehicle

Four teenagers aged 14-17 were in a stolen vehicle that took off from police crashed into a ditch.

Accidents •

Gisborne is an 'outlier' to the Māori wards bill, says mayor

Mayor Rehette Stoltz was among a third of council mayors who criticised the proposed bill on Māori wards.

Gisborne •

Nearly one million identify as being of Māori descent – Census 2023

Stats NZ said population growth slowed considerably between censuses due to a declining birth rate and the borders only recently re-opening at the time of the Census after Covid closures.

Te Ao Maori •

Harry's statement on Meghan's 'abuse' quietly slips from royal site

Prince Harry's secretary released the furious statement in November 2016 – but now, it's gone.

Royalty •

Man charged with trespass after incidents at rates counter

A 70-year-old Ōhope man appeared in Whakatāne District Court on Tuesday on a charge of trespass, which allegedly occurred on the final day for payment of quarterly rates.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Horror Waikato crash: Police focused on the 'why'

Waikato road policing manager Inspector Jeff Penno said one of the vehicles crossed the centre line and hit the other head-on.

Accidents •

Lost runners rescued from mountain as freezing cold closed in

The pair were attempting a 32km circuit when they got lost in the dark, police said.

Wellington •

Auckland's famed Smith and Caughey's set to close after 144 years

The department store has been a famous part of Auckland's retail scene, having been founded in 1880.

Business •

'Substance' over style - Finance Minister reveals Budget cover

Nicola Willis said the previous government had focused too much on "snazzy" slogans and "pretty" pictures.

Budget 2024 •

Analysis: Tax cuts and borrowing don't always fuel inflation

Critics say the Government's proposed tax cuts will exacerbate inflation. But what does the latest research suggest?

Budget 2024 •

New cycle lanes layout not the safest option — council audit

The road lost most of its car parking in April to make way for bicycle lanes.

Tasman •

Privacy concerns with new Microsoft AI tool on by default

Tech expert Danu Abeysuriya joined Breakfast to outline the potential pitfalls — and benefits — associated with the tool.

Technology •

Photos: Hail batters parts of Auckland amid severe weather

Photos sent from around Auckland show roads, golf courses and back gardens blanketed in hail.

Weather News •

Analysis: Rugby's power struggle puts game on brink of revolution

Evolution or revolution? No-one knows how tomorrow's governance decision will play out, but it could be messy, writes Patrick McKendry.

All Blacks •

Whakaari alert level lowered: 'Absence of clear eruptive activity'

Minor eruptions saw a steam and gas plume rise to more than 2km on Friday morning.

Natural Disasters •

Tana Umaga surprised by Crusaders team selection for must-win match

Rob Penney has rested the competition's leading try-scorer Sevu Reece and prop Fletcher Newell.

Moana Pasifika •

Crusaders: Penney defends decision to rest star wing Reece

The Crusaders will probably play their final game of the season on Friday against Moana Pasifika but they'll be without their top try scorer.

Crusaders •

Orana Wildlife Park tells zookeepers to put allegations 'aside'

In a leaked email, chief executive Lynn Anderson advised her staff to put "aside" safety, animal welfare and toxic workplace claims made by an anonymous informant.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, May 29

Hail batters parts of Auckland, Smith and Caughey's in Auckland's set to close after 144 years, and a Taranaki contractor is fined $80k for building a rock seawall across the front of a Māori burial ground.

Record sale of champion Imperatriz adds to 'mixture' of emotions

There's so much love and care for the champion mare that she was able to see herself sold on the Gold Coast thanks to a trainer standing in a paddock with her with an iPad last night.

Animals •

Wellingtonian who broke Sir Peter Snell's 800m record named for Olympics

James Preston has been named in the New Zealand team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just days after breaking the late Sir Peter Snell's 62-year-old NZ record in the 800 metres.

Olympics •

Chch community 'frustrated' by spate of copper thefts from powerlines

Police said the high-risk thefts were likely being done by a small group of offenders using bamboo poles taped together to stop themselves being shocked.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Too hard to recycle: Calls to ban some coloured plastic bottles

1News has learnt in many cases councils are throwing out the coloured PET bottles as there's no where in New Zealand that can recycle them.

Environment •

Police appeal for sightings of van in Waitaanga homicide

Police investigating the homicide are interested in sightings of a late model black LDV van that was seen in the area around the time of the incident.

Crime And Justice •

Three Air NZ planes struck by lightning in Auckland

The temperature in parts of Auckland saw a dramatic drop this afternoon, with hail falling on the city.

Weather News •

Lotto: $33m Powerball prize rolls over, 4 tickets share $1m

The huge jackpot will continue to grow for the next draw.

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