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A severe thunderstorm warning issued this afternoon for parts of Canterbury has been lifted. Shortly before 3pm, MetService lifted a thunderstorm warning for the Christchurch and Selwyn areas after thunderstorms had been detected near Darfield, Oxford, Kirwee, Charing Cross and Greendale.Hail pictured in Christchurch at 2.30pm. (Source: Supplied)The forecaster said the thunderstorms were “accompanied by very heavy rain and large hail”. Have you experienced the wild weather today? Send your pictures and videos to [email protected]”Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous,” the forecaster warned. Large hail…

Two yellow-legged hornet nests, found just over 100 metres apart, have been removed on Auckland’s North Shore. More of the aggressive predators, which threaten people’s health, biodiversity and honey bees, have been found in Auckland over the last month. Today, the Ministry of Primary Industries said biosecurity staff detected two nests in the suburb of Glenfield. The nests found were just over 100m apart from one another in the same area as previous finds. One was described as being the size of a cricket ball, while the other was the size of a golf ball. Two nests – one the…

Health authorities have confirmed one new measles case, linked to Wellington College, bringing the national total in the current outbreak to 19.Health New Zealand said 18 of those cases were no longer infectious, while the newest case — a student connected to an earlier infection — had since travelled overseas to Asia, where they remain.National clinical director of protection Dr Susan Jack said the person had followed public health instructions before leaving the country.”The case had completed 14 days of quarantine and monitored themselves for symptoms for another seven days — a total of 21 days,” she said. “They developed…

Illegal fishing in New Zealand’s marine reserves is showing no sign of slowing — with new figures revealing the country’s worst hotspots for people breaking the rules.Te Whanganui-o-Hei/Cathedral Cove in the Coromandel, Horoirangi near Nelson, and Long Bay-Okura in Auckland had the most offences across the 2024-2025 summer period, according to Department of Conservation (DOC) data released to 1News.Nationwide, DOC recorded 105 confirmed offences last summer, alongside 126 reported alleged incidents across the 44 no-take marine reserves — areas where fishing was completely banned to protect and restore sea life.One of the worst cases involved claims that between 100-200 fish…

Several fatalities have been confirmed following a house fire in the Manawatū town of Sanson.The blaze, which closed part of State Highway 1 for a time, saw emergency services rush to the scene around 2.30pm.Fire crews from the Bulls, Rongotea, Manawatū, Whanganui, Marton and Palmerston North brigades were called to the incident.In an update around 7.30pm, Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatu Area Commander, confirmed there were several fatalities.”Police can confirm there have been several fatalities at the scene of a house fire in Sanson today,” he said.”Emergency services were called to the property southwest of the town about 2:30pm.”Fire and Emergency…

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…