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A man has appeared in court this morning charged with murder and attempted murder following an alleged shooting on the Coromandel Peninsula yesterday. Police were called to The 309 Rd in Waiau, Thames, just after 2pm after two people were found with gunshot wounds.One person was taken into custody following the incident.This morning, police revealed a 77-year-old man was charged with murder and attempted murder. Members of the public tried to provide CPR to one person, but they died at the scene. The other person was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital. “A person transported to hospital with gunshot wounds yesterday…

Eight people have been arrested following the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob Barbarians leader this weekend.Mongrel Mob Barbarians’ Napier chapter president, Angus Benson – also known as Heil Dogg – was farewelled at Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery.Hawke’s Bay area commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore said police “are reporting relatively few issues arising from the event” at this stage.Three people were arrested earlier today for displaying gang insignia at various locations in the city, Sycamore said. Further breaches were noted and will be followed up with.Four others were arrested for “disorder offences” at the Napier Tech clubrooms.Meanwhile, one man was arrested on…

A Christchurch construction firm claims it’s found a “game changer” that could dramatically speed up the building of homes in New Zealand. Traditionally, new subdivisions have been built the same way, with the road going in first, followed by the homes. But now, builders in Selwyn have convinced their local council to let them do it all at once. Kevler Development operations manager Rob Preston told 1News while at first glance, the new subdivisions look like any other, the homes are hiding a secret. “The sewer main was put in two weeks ago. At the same time, we started the…

There’s fears hobbyist beekeepers are threatening the industry as a highly infectious beehive disease continues to spread through the Tararua town of Dannevirke.American foulbrood, commonly known as AFB, has led beekeepers in the region to burn their hives. The fatal disease is caused by the spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae.Apiary auditor Tom Taylor told 1News leaving infected hives alone would worsen its spread. “Eventually it would die, and then other bees in the area would come along and rob this hive out, and that would then spread the infection to other hives around,” he explained. Taylor said it’s “very vital” for…

Chido brought winds in excess of 220 kph, according to the French weather service, ripping roofs off houses in the archipelago which has a population of just over 300,000 and lies around 800km off Mozambique. ADVERTISEMENTSeveral people have been killed after Cyclone Chido battered the French overseas territory of Mayotte in what officials say is the worst storm to hit the Indian Ocean island in almost a century.Chido brought winds in excess of 220kph, according to the French weather service, ripping roofs off houses in the archipelago which has a population of just over 300,000 and lies around 800km off…

A man has been critically injured following a spearfishing incident in Mahurangi, north of Auckland, this afternoon.Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters were alerted to the incident around 4.26pm.”A winch extraction of the patient was required due to access and incoming tide,” an Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust spokesperson told 1News.The man was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Wellington early this morning. The quake, described by GeoNet as “moderate”, struck at a depth of 14km and was about 10km east of Lower Hutt. GeoNet’s website said a total of 8829 people had felt the shaking. “Now THAT was a wobble,” one person wrote on X. “Two jolts. Wasn’t the coffee. Great way to wake up,” another said.

One lucky Lotto player from New Plymouth has won the mammoth $23.2 million Powerball jackpot this evening. The winning ticket was sold at Woolworths Spotswood.The winning numbers were: 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 32, Bonus Ball 04, and Powerball 10. The prize is made up of $23 million from Powerball First Division and $333,333 from Lotto First Division.Meanwhile, two tickets have won $333,333 with Lotto First Division.The winning tickets were sold at Woolworths Eastgate in Christchurch and Pak’n’Save Papamoa in Papamoa.Strike Four has rolled over and will be $1.1 million on Wednesday’s draw.

A child has died following a “water-related incident” at a playground in Lower Hutt this evening. Emergency services were called to Avalon Park around 8.10pm after an unresponsive child was pulled from a body of water.”CPR was undertaken but sadly, the child could not be resuscitated,” police said.The death will be referred to the coroner.

Aila Morgan Guthrie was put into medically induced menopause at just 23 years old.Menopause is when the ovaries stop releasing eggs, and make less of the reproductive hormones oestrogen and progestogen.In simple terms it’s when someone’s periods stop for good and happens on average between the age of 50 and 52.Aila says she can’t live without Estradot, a hormone replacement therapy patch which helps alleviate menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, insomnia and mood swings.Aila Morgan Guthrie was put into menopause at 23 and relies on Estradot patches (Source: Re: News)However due to a global shortage, sometimes she has…