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Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France’s Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend – instead he’s visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished. ADVERTISEMENTPope Francis’ one-day visit to the French island of Corsica on Sunday will put a dual focus on the Mediterranean, highlighting local traditions of popular piety on the one hand and migrant deaths and wars on the other. The visit to Corsica’s capital Ajaccio, birthplace of Napoleon, will be one of the briefest of his papacy beyond Italy’s borders, just about nine hours on the ground, including a 40-minute visit with French President Emmanuel Macron.It…
One person has died following a crash between a truck and a car near Rotorua during the early hours of this morning. Emergency services were called to State Highway 5 in Ngongotaha Valley at around 3am. One person died in the crash, and SH5 between Maraeroa Road and Dansey Road is closed.
Filming for the new Lord of the Rings film The Hunt for Gollum is set to start at the beginning of 2026 in Wellington.The film will follow the hobbit’s origin story, with English actor Andy Serkis reprising his role as the voice of the character.He’ll also be serving as the movie’s director.”I’m thrilled to be back, and this time digging back into Gollum again, but from in front and behind the camera,” Serkis told 1News.”He is very, very complex and bizarrely, people seem to relate to that character because he’s so multifaceted and we all have some kind of relationship…
Police are seeking information from the public after a person was assaulted outside of Manukau Institute of Technology last month. The incident occurred at Davies Avenue around 2.20pm on November 28. “The victim was thankfully not seriously injured, but understandably shaken up,” police said in a statement. Today, investigators released an image of a person they would like to speak to in the hopes they can be identified. Anyone with information is being asked to call 105.
A man has been arrested and charged after a person was critically injured in a hit-and-run in Auckland’s Henderson overnight.Emergency services were called to Railside Avenue at around 12.25am, after a person was struck by a car which did not stop.The person was taken to hospital and remains there in a critical condition.Police said a 52-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident this afternoon.He was charged with failing to stop and ascertain injury, careless driving causing injury, driving while forbidden, and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.”Officers have also located and seized the…
One of the most spectacular displays in the sky should be visible across parts of the country this evening. The Geminids meteor shower is unique as it originates from an asteroid rather than a comet. The best parts of the country to see it will be the east coast of the North Island, Nelson, Marlborough, and Canterbury.Kiwis elsewhere may need a break in the clouds to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking light show. However, any view of the shower may be compromised by another celestial object.”There’s one tiny problem this year. Because the moon is really bright and nearly…
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…