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Another man has been charged with sex crimes as police continue to investigate historical sexual offending at Auckland’s Dilworth School. A number of former staff and people connected with the school have been charged or convicted over historical abuse. Today, police said a 72-year-old man has been charged with three counts of indecency with a boy aged between 12 and 16.”These charges relate to additional alleged offending that has been identified as part of our ongoing inquiries,” Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Greaves said. The man will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow. Greaves said investigators had spoken with a…

If you look up to the night sky later this week you might just catch a glimpse of the annual Orionid meteor shower.The Orionid meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through a trail of debris left behind by Hailey’s comet each October, Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki said.”These tiny dust and ice particles burn up as they enter our atmosphere, creating bright streaks of light across the night sky, also known as shooting stars or meteors.”Aoraki said it was known for being bright, and sometimes leaving glowing trails that lingered for a few seconds.When can you see the Orionids?The Orionids peak…

By Russell Palmer of RNZ  Finance Minister Nicola Willis rejected Treasury advice to remove the Reserve Bank’s governor from its board after the resignation of Adrian Orr, documents show. Orr abruptly resigned in March this year in what the Reserve Bank of New Zealand at the time said was a “personal decision”, but later was revealed to have been over disagreements about the bank’s funding and concerns raised by board members. The board’s handling of the matter led chairperson Neil Quigley to also resign in August. Orr’s permanent replacement in the role of governor, Anna Breman, was announced last month. A…

TVNZ has been escorted out of the Pentagon moments before a crucial defence meeting between Judith Collins and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth despite being promised access.Ahead of the meeting, the Pentagon had assured TVNZ and the NZ Embassy that the 1News US Correspondent would be allowed to film the start of the meeting and report on opening remarks.But as Collins, New Zealand’s Defence Minister, was arriving, a media liaison officer said permission had been revoked.1News was later told that order came from the Secretary of War’s office. The only content provided would come from his office.Speaking to 1News…

Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue.A listener who contacted RNZ said he had received a letter from his bank recently advising him of its intent to give money in “dormant” bank accounts to Inland Revenue.”My brother, my wife and I are in the top echelon of taxpayers in New Zealand,” he said. “We use two leading accountancy companies to manage our returns and play the game according to the rules and always have done … in my mind it is tantamount to legalised theft.”Money becomes “unclaimed money” under…

Waimakariri MP and Government Minister Matt Doocey said he was “pretty disappointed” that a rock was thrown through the back window of his car.Doocey — who is the Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health — posted images from the attack on Facebook this morning.”As the local MP for 11 years now I’ve worked hard to be accessible, respectful of other people’s views and never had this happen.” A rock was thrown through the back-window of Matt Doocey’s car this morning. (Source: Supplied)The MP appealed to anyone with information to contact police. He had reported the incident, including…

A 19-year-old man has been summonsed to court over a fatal crash near Te Kūiti in July that killed a young mother. Emergency services were called to State Highway 3 in Te Mapara on July 11 2025 at 11pm after a two-vehicle crash involving a vehicle that was towing a boat.According to RNZ, New Plymouth 23-year-old Nateisha-Kurstyn Hana-Wetere was in the car with her three-year-old son when the boat and trailer detached from the vehicle – striking the car. Hana-Wetere died in the crash, while others were injured. Today, police said a 19-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving causing…

Police are investigating the director of a construction company accused by homeowners of taking tens of thousands of dollars before going to ground.Former clients of Enzed Construction told RNZ in August they’d paid money upfront for work that was done poorly, or not at all.The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed it’s also taking a look at the company, which is now under threat of removal from the Companies Office register.The company’s director Hemi Arapeta Tiopira has not responded to RNZ’s multiple requests for comment.Police investigatingDocuments shared with RNZ earlier this year show payments to the company…

Labour’s Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb has announced he will retire from Parliament at next year’s election after three terms.Webb, who served as a minister in the former Labour government under Chris Hipkins, said taking time off before doing “something else”. The MP has been Labour’s spokesperson for justice, regulation and the Natural Hazards Commission.”I’ve decided I am going to take a break and then do something else,” he said.”I want to spend more time adventuring, exploring nature, hiking, skiing and mountain biking with my partner and now-adult sons. After that, I’ll see what’s out there, but I believe I…

A man has been killed by a falling branch, thousands of properties remain without power and state highways have been closed as severe weather continues to batter the country.Multiple orange-level weather warnings remained in place, with heavy rain affecting the Tararua Range and parts of the upper South Island. Strong wind warnings were also in force for Wellington, Wairarapa, Marlborough, the Canterbury High Country, and Hawke’s Bay.Up to 130km/h wind gusts were forecast in exposed places, MetService said.Follow 1News’ live updates here.”Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.”A man…