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An investigation is underway after a homeowner found human remains in the garden of his Wellington property. Wellington CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Lee Underhill said the remains were found by the homeowner in his garden in Ōwhiro Bay, on Wellington’s southern coast. Police were sent to the scene yesterday afternoon. The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds including Iran’s retaliation, Auckland Council’s catering cost, and the new way to look deep into space. (Source: 1News)”The remains have been identified as human, and inquiries will look to determine how old these remains are, followed by a formal identification process, which may take…

GPs and nurse practitioners will soon be able to diagnose and treat patients with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it has been announced. Under the current system, GPs and nurses can only prescribe ADHD stimulant medicines on a written recommendation from a paediatrician or psychiatrist or after the patient has already been previously diagnosed with ADHD. Pharmac’s acting director of advice and assessment Catherine Epps said that the new rules decided by Pharmac and Medsafe will mean that, over time, more GPs and nurses will be able to diagnose people with ADHD and start treatment. “The decision, which is based on feedback…

ADVERTISEMENTThe EU and Canada on Monday struck a security and defence partnership and kickstarted talks over a digital trade agreement as they seek to get closer amid uncertainty in the NATO alliance and global markets over Washington’s long-term policy. The summit – the 20th of its kind between Brussels and Ottawa – came on the heels of a gathering of G7 leaders in Canada where one of the major headlines was the abrupt early departure of US President Donald, and on the eve of a summit of NATO leaders in The Hague.  The summit was “a powerful political statement”, European…

Poor seamanship and a failure to carry proper charts caused a Japanese fishing boat to hit rocks in the Hauraki Gulf last year, an investigation has found.About 3.40am on April 16, 2024, the Chokyu Maru No.68 was approaching Auckland when it struck The Noises, a group of islands about 25km northeast of the city.The ship sustained a small hole in its bow and damage to its propeller, but none of the 27 crew on board was injured and there was no oil leak or other environmental damage.The 48-metre vessel was refloated later that morning and towed to port for repairs.The…

ADVERTISEMENTSince the European Parliament’s new mandate began in June 2024, lobbying on defence-related issues has surged in Brussels — or at least that’s the picture painted by the latest figures collected by Transparency International (TI) EU.From June 2024 to 17 June 2025, lobbyists ranging from consultancy groups to trade associations and defence firms have arranged a total of 197 meetings — a sharp increase compared to just 78 recorded over the entire previous five-year period.“Defence has now become a priority for the European Union, which automatically means that there will be a lot of lobbying on this issue, both within…

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is to give a ministerial statement to the House today in the wake of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Other parties will then have the opportunity to respond. You can follow all the latest developments on our live updates page.Winston Peters’ full statement:Mr Speaker,The situation in the Middle East is of the gravest concern.No New Zealander wants to wake up to news of more bombing, more strife and more misery. Yet, tragically, for the last two years, that is what we have seen: a relentless and remorseless series of events which have greatly destabilised the region…

Kiwis in parts of the South Island and the lower North Island should prepare for heavy rain and gales from tomorrow morning, MetService says. The forecaster has issued watches and warnings as an active front moves across the South Island from Wednesday through to Friday.Tasman District northwest of Motueka, Westland District ranges, Otago lake and river headwaters and Fiordland about and north of Doubtful Sound were all issued an orange heavy rain warning. These areas were predicted to receive between 100mm and 220mm of rain, with peak rates of 15-25mm/h. “Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and…

Police are urging a Rotorua motorcyclist involved in a fatal hit-and-run earlier this month to “come forward and do the right thing”.The motorcyclist allegedly overtook a stationary vehicle and struck the 24-year-old as he was crossing Edmund Rd and Mangakakahi at around 2.15pm on June 15.The pedestrian, who police today named as Paige Johnson, was sight- and hearing-impaired, and died in hospital on June 19 after being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.Today, Detective Senior Sergeant Mark van Kempen said officers had received “a number of calls and online reports” in response to previous appeals for information.“We are now appealing for further…

Auckland Council has spent an average of $30,000 annually on food and drink at its meetings over the past five years.The figures, released after a request from 1News, showed that between the 2019/20 and 2024/25 fiscal years, it spent close to $150,000 on refreshments for Governing Body and committee meetings.Figures for the 2024/25 financial year remain incomplete, with one quarter of data missing due to the timing of the request.The council defended its decision to provide light meals and snacks during long meetings at a cost to ratepayers, saying it supports elected members’ wellbeing and helps keep business moving efficiently.General…

Tenancy Services say some Dunedin landlords have left it too late to meet the new Healthy Homes Standards.An investigations team has been checking 54 student flats over the past month, with problems found in most properties — from minor issues to mushrooms found growing in a lounge.However, landlords say the crackdown is “not a fair or complete picture”.MBIE used a team of 11 investigators — some flown in from Northland, Auckland and Porirua — to finish flat checks this week, ahead of the new rules kicking in for rentals on July 1.An investigations team has been checking student flats, but…