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Fugitive Tom Phillips was armed with three guns when he opened fire on a police officer, sparking the shoot out that claimed his life, police have confirmed.The Marokopa runaway dad had amassed a cache of firearms during his time on the run – with another five guns discovered when police located his children at a campsite hours after his death.The police investigation into who helped supply Phillips with equipment, potentially including his firearms, is continuing. Information obtained by 1News under the Official Information Act confirms Phillips had multiple firearms in his possession when he was killed.Phillips was shot dead by…

London remains the most popular spot for Kiwis looking to experience life overseas – despite the cost of living crisis hitting hard in both the UK and New Zealand in recent years. So is the grass greener or are you better off staying home? 1News Europe Correspondent Kate Nicol-Williams looked at costs in the British capital and in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, to find out.UK and NZ’s costs compared – Watch on TVNZ+After landing in the Big Smoke, finding somewhere to live and landing a job are top of the list of requirements. And you’ll quickly find there are…

Lotto has revealed three lucky players from Auckland, Christchurch and Bay of Plenty have split last night’s gargantuan must-win $55m Powerball jackpot.The winning tickets were sold at New World Kawerau in Bay of Plenty, Pak N Save Moorhouse in Christchurch and on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.The prizes were made up of $18,333,333 from Powerball First Division and $55,556 from Lotto First Division — totalling $18,388,889 each.Fifteen lucky Lotto players will also be celebrating after winning a $55,556 share of Lotto First Division, with 62 other lucky Lotto players will also be celebrating after each winning $16,909 with Lotto…

Cordons remain in place after one person was killed in a “hit and run” in Auckland’s Henderson, police say.Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Pl and Larnoch Rd at around 2.50am after a “person was located injured on the road.” “Sadly, despite best efforts from emergency services, the person died at the scene. “Police are now working to establish the circumstances of what has occurred.”Cordons have been put in place while police conduct a scene examination. Police at the scene of the alleged hit and run. (Source: 1News)”Members of the public may see an increased police presence…

Police Minister Mark Mitchell has made – and subsequently walked back – an allegation of a “corrupt police executive” with regards to how emails to his office complaining of Jevon McSkimming’s behaviour were handled. The comments were made in an interview with Q+A, which was recorded on Friday.Thirty-six complaints about McSkimming’s behaviour were emailed to Mitchell’s parliamentary address. Along with these, the woman making the complaints had attempted to use a range of official and unofficial channels, including the police 105 online reporting system, and public comments on social media. “Like most New Zealanders, I am personally disgusted by the…

A helicopter pilot was found trapped in his chopper after it went down on Wellington’s remote west coast.Maritime NZ said the impact of the helicopter crash near Mākara Wind Farm triggered an automatic alert, which the Rescue Co-ordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ) received at 7.50am.RCCNZ principle advisor Vince Cholewa said the pilot was carrying out agriculture work near Mākara Beach and was the only person on board the Robinson 66.Cholewa said the electronic location transmitter (ELT) alert prompted dispatch of the Lifeflight, Wellington rescue helicopter and medical teams.Cholewa said the pilot was freed and flown to Wellington Hospital.He said the Civil…

An organisation representing the road freight transport industry is urging caution on the Government’s latest transport Bill, which proposes changes to how road tolls work in New Zealand. Transport Minister Chris Bishop unveiled the Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment Bill yesterday, aimed at “taking the next step towards a fairer, simpler, and more modern transport funding system”. Among the changes introduced in the bill was the enabling of “corridor tolling”, which would allow tolling on parts of an existing road where “users receive clear, demonstrable benefits from a new project in the same corridor”.Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih said…

The £400,000 IHT Bill That Never Was Margaret Ellis died in March 2025. Her estate: £1.8 million London home £420,000 in ISAs £280,000 in shares Total: £2.5 million Her will? A simple “everything to my two children.” HMRC’s letter arrived six months later: “Inheritance Tax due: £400,000. Payable within 6 months or 7.75% interest applies.” Her children — both in their 40s, with mortgages and school fees — faced selling the family home. But here’s the twist: They didn’t pay a penny. Why? Because three years earlier, Margaret had used one phone call and My Tax Accountant to implement Strategy…

Suppose you own a café, restaurant, or eatery in New Zealand’s ever-changing weather. In that case, you already know that creating an inviting outdoor space can be the difference between a packed house and empty tables. That’s where outdoor cafe umbrellas come in—not just as functional shade providers but as branding powerhouses that make your business stand out. Whether in Auckland’s Viaduct, Wellington’s Cuba Street, or Queenstown’s lakefront, properly branded cafe umbrellas can enhance your customers’ experience, reinforce your brand, and even increase your revenue. The Power of Outdoor Cafe Umbrellas: Real Business Wins Many café and restaurant owners across…

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