Archives for 30 April 2025

Is this as good as it gets for NZ and Aus supermarket prices?

It is not clear that breaking up the supermarkets or other government interventions will improve the sector for shoppers and suppliers, writes Griffith University associate professor Richard Meade.

Business •Wed, Apr 30

Cancer survivor’s decade-long path to wellness: ‘Rongoā Māori saved me’

Northland educator Tanya Filia was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour that led to a terminal prognosis over 10 years ago.

Te Ao Maori •Wed, Apr 30

Government to reinstate total prisoner voting ban

Changes made in 2020 allowed prisoners serving sentences of less than three years to vote.

Politics •Wed, Apr 30

Woman charged after allegedly throwing acid on man in Wellington

Emergency services were called to an address on Sim St in Johnsonville after an acid was allegedly thrown on a man at the address shortly after 11pm.

Wellington •Wed, Apr 30

Crown won't pursue Stephen Stone retrial

Last year the Court of Appeal quashed Stone’s convictions for the 1989 murders of Deane Fuller-Sandys and Leah Stephens, as well as her rape.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Apr 30

Cathedral Cove makes World's Best 50 Beaches list

Megan Nunn from Destination Hauraki Coromandel said she was "incredibly proud" to see Cathedral Cove named for the second year running.

Hamilton And Waikato •Wed, Apr 30

Woman sentenced as dog left in pain for months after being hit by vehicle

Rather than surrendering her puppy to the SPCA for treatment, the woman "bandaged her leg up with sticks after watching a YouTube video".

Crime And Justice •Wed, Apr 30

Parker's team will be wary about heavyweight unification bout claim

Analysis: Daniel Dubois' promoter says Parker will fight the winner of the Dubois v Oleksandr Usyk rematch, but the Kiwi won't be getting too excited.

Boxing •Wed, Apr 30

Money skills to be core element of curriculum, Govt announces

Minister Erica Stanford said financial education will become a "core element" of the social sciences curriculum for Years 1 to 10 from next year.

Education •Wed, Apr 30

Kiwi-built amateur rocket reaches space: 'Pretty amazing'

"For a bunch of New Zealanders to do it on their own dime, it's pretty cool," said lead engineer Ethan Kosoof.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Wed, Apr 30

Average speed safety cameras to be installed on stretch of Auckland road

New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said a speed survey on the stretch last year found that 74% of drivers exceeded the 80km/h limit.

Auckland •Wed, Apr 30

Pair charged with arson after blaze at Hamilton workshop

Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze and crews from as far as Te Awamutu responded when the building went up in flames on March 10.

Hamilton And Waikato •Wed, Apr 30

Missing 19-year-old in Auckland located 'safe and well'

The 19-year-old went missing from her south Auckland home last week.

Auckland •Wed, Apr 30

Severe weather to lash both islands, 'unusually strong' winds for Wgtn

A low pressure system deepening and moving across the country today and tomorrow has sparked a huge amount of weather warnings and watches.

Weather News •Wed, Apr 30

'Not putting up with that sh*t': Coast councillor storms out of meeting

Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine said he is hoping for an explanation or apology from a councillor after the outburst.

West Coast •Wed, Apr 30

Cook Strait ferry Aratere to be retired ahead of Picton port upgrade

The ferry requires specific loading and unloading infrastructure so it cannot use the other Interislander wharf in Picton.

Transport •Wed, Apr 30

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Wednesday, April 30

Severe weather to lash both islands, Crown won't pursue Stephen Stone retrial, and the women who waived suppression for Olivia Podmore.

Wed, Apr 30

Chief Human Rights Commissioner: Muslim immigration a threat to Jewish communities

Documents obtained by 1News show Dr Stephen Rainbow raised concerns about the threat to the Jewish community posed by an increase in Muslim immigration to New Zealand in a recent meeting.

Politics •Wed, Apr 30

Final piece of new 15km-long Auckland watermain installed

Watercare completed the replacement Huia 1 watermain this morning when crews lowered the final section of pipe into place in Blockhouse Bay.

Auckland •Wed, Apr 30

Former Indian Panthers player slams 'disrespectful' treatment from team

American Alex Robinson has left the team that defaulted its recent NBL game against the Canterbury Rams after claiming he wasn't paid.

Wed, Apr 30

Patterson's defence says deadly mushroom lunch was an accident

The meal served by Erin Patterson led to three deaths and left a fourth in hospital fighting for his life.

Australia •Wed, Apr 30