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News in 90 Seconds November 4

By 1News Reporters
Tue, Nov 4

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a kiwi mum pleads for help after a firebomb attack, the NZ hopes at the Melbourne Cup, and a notorious pitch invader strikes again. (Source: Breakfast)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a Kiwi mum pleads for help after a firebomb attack, the NZ hopes at the Melbourne Cup, and a notorious pitch invader strikes again.

A Kiwi mum has been left "scarred for life" after a firebomb attack in Australia.

Convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson has been granted leave to appeal her convictions.

A trainer and two Kiwi jockeys are leading the NZ charge at today's Melbourne Cup.

A notorious pitch invader has been arrested and charged after his latest stunt.

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