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Police have charged a 21-year-old man with murder after a motorbike rider was fatally stabbed following a collision in Auckland’s Mount Wellington on Friday.Detective Inspector Scott Beard told 1News the incident began just after just after midday on Friday when a collision occurred between a motorbike and a blue Nissan March on Harris Rd. During the altercation that followed, the motorbike rider was stabbed.The injured man left the scene and sought medical treatment at a Lunn Ave medical centre around 12.15pm. He was taken to Auckland Hospital in critical condition but later died.Beard said the investigation team had worked long…
By Gyles Beckford of RNZ ASB Bank has raised a flag of confidence over the economic outlook for next year, driven by a mix of lower interest rates, solid exports and consumer spending. Chief economist Nick Tuffley said the economy has turned the corner after recession. “We’re seeing clear signs that the recovery is gathering pace. Consumer spending is up, especially on big-ticket items like cars and electronics, and rural incomes are holding strong despite global uncertainty.” The benefit of falling interest rates would continue to be felt as households refix their mortgages, which would likely support consumer spending, he…
Two people have been injured after a jet boat crashed during the opening round of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championship in the Wairarapa this morning.Emergency services were called to the Tauherenikau Racecourse near Featherston at about 10.45am on Sunday.Wellington Free Ambulance confirmed both occupants of the boat were taken to Wairarapa Hospital in a moderate condition.Footage provided to 1News shows the boat catching air on a sharp turn, leaving the water and rolling multiple times before coming to rest on top of a fence. Crews armed with fire extinguishers can then be seen rushing to the scene.The crash was described…
An Auckland family violence refuge says it would likely have had to pay for women and children to stay in hotels and motels this weekend, because their beds are full.Shine Refuges has two safe houses, but only one of the 10 beds was available on Friday.Presbyterian Support Northern oversees Shine and social services general manager Grenville Hendricks said family violence escalated at this time of year, when financial pressure mounts.”We’ve got one bed and the email that went out to our after-hours staff is, if somebody comes in, you’re going to have to put them into the hotel and we’re…
Think you know whose name will appear on the Epstein list? Wager on it. That’s the sales pitch of Polymarket — the world’s largest predictions platform. The site was launched in 2020 as the brainchild of Gen Z’s first self-made billionaire — Shayne Coplan — and ever since, Polymarket has exploded in popularity. In the year to date its markets have drawn in $15 billion worth of wagers, spread across some 500,000 active users. The site allows you to bet on virtually any global event, serious or not. Top Spotify artist of 2025? A $35 million prediction. How many tweets…
No new cases of measles have been reported over the weekend, but Health New Zealand say they are “concerned” about several newly identified locations of interest.Individuals who were present at any of the 11 new locations of interest are considered close contacts and are at higher risk of being infected, Health NZ said in an update Sunday. Anyone present at the below locations on the days and times listed is urged to contact Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116.BP Connect Richmond, Queen St, Nelson: November 16, 1.15pm to 2.15pmEagle Bar, Karangahape Rd, Auckland: November 29, 12.00am to 2.30amG.A.Y. Club, Karangahape…
Fresh, local and seasonal. That has been the vision behind North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster expanding their business to include the Totara Store, which opens its doors tomorrow. The building — just south of Oamaru and once the local community’s hall — previously housed Brydone Wholefoods which closed earlier this year. It has been an extremely busy time for Mr and Mrs Webster who, in the space of several months, also bought The Natural Dairy bottled whole milk business which was based up the road at Deborah and the former organic market garden next to the Totara…
Two tiny little spotted kiwi chicks have given conservationists proof that a species thought extinct on mainland Aotearoa for nearly 50 years is not only surviving, but breeding on the West Coast.The discovery followed the revelation earlier this year that kiwi pukupuku species had survived in the rugged South Westland wilderness. Until March, kiwi pukupuku were believed to exist only on pest-free offshore islands.Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers initially confirmed a single bird in the remote area. Now, they’ve found nine birds, including two breeding pairs.The discovery followed the revelation earlier this year that the species, thought to be extinct…
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says he is closely watching the UK’s plan to scrap jury trials for offences carrying sentences of less than three years, a key change the New Zealand Government is also considering to help speed up court processes.”We’re watching with great interest, it’s been an issue that’s been raised here in the context of trying to speed up the processes of the courts,” he said.”There’s been long delays and jury trials of course take much longer.”UK Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced that jury trials for charges with a likely sentence of less than three years in…
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson has secured her second straight women’s World Cup giant slalom victory Saturday (local time) at Mont-Tremblant, Canada.The 24-year-old led after the first run and had a combined time of 2m 16.18s in the first of two races at the resort northwest of Montreal.”I was a bit nervous this morning because the conditions here were so different compared to last weekend, so I wasn’t sure the good skiing from last weekend necessarily meant it was going to be good this weekend,” Robinson said. “I’m really happy to roll it through in these conditions which were really…