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In a new TVNZ+ series, John Campbell investigates the mysterious death of 30-year-old Auckland woman Rachel Molloy and talks to her mother for whom the case is far from closed.Watch this story on our home for news, in-depth and consumer stories TVNZ+. In May last year I received an email from a radio producer named Nikki Carrol. Carrol works at Coast Access Radio, normally in Waikanae. But in early 2023 she was doing a show from the Levin studio, in the town’s main shopping mall. It’s a lovely thing – parked right next to Farmers, the station is, as its…

In a traffic-choked city such as Auckland there are massive benefits to living car-free – but you need to be mindful where you rent or buy your house. Justin Hu weighs up the varying car-free (and car-lite) possibilities of the city’s suburbs.Ditching the car in Auckland’s sprawling suburbs might seem challenging, but urban designer and young mother Emma McInnes wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve got an e-bike with a baby seat in front for my toddler, my partner has a cargo bike, and honestly, that’s been amazing,” she says.Emma McInnes (Source: Deborah Teh)The 32-year-old has lived in over…

Bosnia and Herzegovina held local elections on Sunday for both cities and municipal councils, just days after flooding killed at least 16 people. ADVERTISEMENTAs people voted, rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbours and EU states joined efforts on Sunday to clear rubble and search for those still missing in the floods and landslides.The Central Election Commission (CEC) has postponed the election in four municipalities heavily affected by the floods.A total of 110 political parties are participating, with 386 candidates running for mayoral positions. More than 25,700 candidates will also compete for seats in local community councils.The EU and other international bodies…

Whenever an important or famous person visits Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky, a former Kiwi soldier often watches from a distance.Cedric Waitere lives in central Kyiv, close to the train station, and when all the diplomats pass through he can see them from his balcony.Since April, he’s been living in the capital in a hostel for foreigners helping with Ukraine’s war efforts.Life appears almost normal, with plenty of hustle and bustle as people try to get on with their daily grind.Tonight there is excitement in the air. Cedric tells 1News that everyone has received their monthly paycheque, and many are grabbing…

Six years after vapes became legal in New Zealand in 2018, Health New Zealand has released guidance for health workers on supporting people to quit vaping. Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners medical director Dr Luke Bradford is welcoming the document as a “step-forward, albeit a little delayed”.Vaping is a less harmful alternative to smoking cigarettes, but not harmless. The University of Auckland was contracted to create the guidance, which states it’s based on the current evidence for what is good practice for vaping cessation and vaping to stop smoking.The guidance recommends adult and youth vapers who don’t smoke…

One person has died after a crash near Whakatāne last night.Police were alerted to the two-car crash on White Pine Bush Rd at about 11.40pm.”One person was seriously injured and was airlifted to Whakatāne Hospital,” a police spokesperson said.”Sadly they have subsequently passed away.”Two other people suffered minor injuries in the crash.”Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.”

Police are “conducting enquiries” in the Marokopa area today after a reported sighting of Tom Phillips and his three children.Phillips and his children Ember, Maverick, and Jayda have been missing since December 2021.Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Saunders said this morning: “Police are conducting enquiries in the wider Marokopa area today after a reported sighting of Tom Phillips and his three children Ember, Maverick, and Jayda Phillips.”A visible police presence will be in the area while this is ongoing.”The NZ Herald reported the sighting came from a young group of pig hunters, who gave their findings to police on Thursday.Phillips has…

The rain has barely stopped pummelling Dunedin, but dozens of residents will be facing a future that includes cleaning flood-damaged homes.There’s a lot that can complicate that process such as the toxic nature of flood waters, whether or not you are the homeowner or renter, and if you have home or renters insurance.Whatever situation you are in, here’s how to get started:Don’t return until it is safe”Wait for all clear from authorities before returning to your home as there can be hidden hazards,” said John Price, a director at the National Emergency Management Agency.There could be the potential for more…

Tauranga’s Mayor Mahé Drysdale had the second most expensive campaign of the July election and the two biggest donations – one from his mum and another from a property developer.He spent $41,409 on his successful campaign.But Drysdale’s rival and uncle, Doug Owens, spent the most at $56,012 on his own run at the mayoralty.Candidates in the July election are legally required to declare their election expenses and any donations over $1500 they received.The maximum a candidate could spend for the Tauranga election was $60,000 based on the city’s population.Drysdale spent $22,505 advertising, $5750 on branding and $8000 on campaign consultant…

Police “are investigating after two men were shot” in the Hawke’s Bay region last night.Police were called to an address on Berwick St in Flaxmere at about 11.30pm, a spokesperson said.”Officers were subsequently notified that two men had arrived at Hawke’s Bay Hospital with injuries consistent with being shot,” the spokesperson said.”One of the men was reported to have a serious injury, while the other was reported to have a moderate injury.”Enquiries are under way to establish exactly what has occurred.”Anyone with information was urged to call 105 or fill out a form online.