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These “butterflies” – along with a raised heart rate, sweating and feeling “jumpy” – are part of your survival mode.

Why do I get ‘butterflies in my stomach’?

It’s a cute description for one part of the fight-or-flight response that can kick in if you’re excited or afraid.

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These “butterflies” – along with a raised heart rate, sweating and feeling “jumpy” – are part of your survival mode.

Why do I get ‘butterflies in my stomach’?

It’s a cute description for one part of the fight-or-flight response that can kick in if you’re excited or afraid.

6:00am

1:30

'Changeable' weather forecast for the weekend - MetService

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MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said things would return to "more summery temperatures" today, with a few other fronts forecast this weekend.

The British royal will make a substantial donation to the charity of his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

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Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.

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Then-Prince Andrew leaves after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England.

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These “butterflies” – along with a raised heart rate, sweating and feeling “jumpy” – are part of your survival mode.

Why do I get ‘butterflies in my stomach’?

It’s a cute description for one part of the fight-or-flight response that can kick in if you’re excited or afraid.

6:00am

1:30

'Changeable' weather forecast for the weekend - MetService

'Changeable' weather forecast for the weekend - MetService

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said things would return to "more summery temperatures" today, with a few other fronts forecast this weekend.

The British royal will make a substantial donation to the charity of his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

Crime and Justice

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arrested, King says law must take its course

The former prince has not been formally charged and remained a suspect while the investigation continues.

7:03am

7:01

Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves confirmed a gun was fired during the altercation and that two people remained in hospital.

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Three arrested after 'gang-related' shooting in Christchurch

The men are aged 19, 31 and 40.

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Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.

Seymour and mayor spar over Auckland housing density changes

"If it calms down some worried elderly residents in Epsom, then that's done its job," says Auckland's mayor.

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These “butterflies” – along with a raised heart rate, sweating and feeling “jumpy” – are part of your survival mode.

Why do I get ‘butterflies in my stomach’?

It’s a cute description for one part of the fight-or-flight response that can kick in if you’re excited or afraid.

6:00am

1:30

'Changeable' weather forecast for the weekend - MetService

'Changeable' weather forecast for the weekend - MetService

MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said things would return to "more summery temperatures" today, with a few other fronts forecast this weekend.

The British royal will make a substantial donation to the charity of his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

Crime and Justice

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arrested, King says law must take its course

The former prince has not been formally charged and remained a suspect while the investigation continues.

7:03am

7:01

Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves confirmed a gun was fired during the altercation and that two people remained in hospital.

Crime and Justice

Three arrested after 'gang-related' shooting in Christchurch

The men are aged 19, 31 and 40.

7:38am

1:10

Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.

Seymour and mayor spar over Auckland housing density changes

"If it calms down some worried elderly residents in Epsom, then that's done its job," says Auckland's mayor.

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In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time.

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US President Donald Trump has said he hopes to reach a deal with Iran, but the talks have been deadlocked for years.

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Lucky streak: Masterton man's underwear run after $5m Lotto win

Lucky streak: Masterton man's underwear run after $5m Lotto win

Three tickets split Saturday's $15 million powerball jackpot, each pocketing $5.08 million.

Vicky Shen says she will have to reduce staff hours to stay afloat after a nearly 70 percent drop in her business.

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"We would be completely full right now and we've got, maybe, a quarter of the amount of tables we'd normally have."

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If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

Messy neighbours, planes overhead: What drops the value of your house?

If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

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BNZ has followed other major banks in lowering some of its variable mortgage rates following yesterday's major OCR cut.

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Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

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Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

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Lucky streak: Masterton man's underwear run after $5m Lotto win

Lucky streak: Masterton man's underwear run after $5m Lotto win

Three tickets split Saturday's $15 million powerball jackpot, each pocketing $5.08 million.

Vicky Shen says she will have to reduce staff hours to stay afloat after a nearly 70 percent drop in her business.

Sales plummet for business near Moa Point sewage spill

"We would be completely full right now and we've got, maybe, a quarter of the amount of tables we'd normally have."

1:31

Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

Messy neighbours, planes overhead: What drops the value of your house?

If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

1:31

BNZ has followed other major banks in lowering some of its variable mortgage rates following yesterday's major OCR cut.

OCR kept on hold: What the Reserve Bank announcement means for you

Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).

2:59

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Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

Lucky streak: Masterton man's underwear run after $5m Lotto win

Lucky streak: Masterton man's underwear run after $5m Lotto win

Three tickets split Saturday's $15 million powerball jackpot, each pocketing $5.08 million.

Vicky Shen says she will have to reduce staff hours to stay afloat after a nearly 70 percent drop in her business.

Sales plummet for business near Moa Point sewage spill

"We would be completely full right now and we've got, maybe, a quarter of the amount of tables we'd normally have."

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If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

Messy neighbours, planes overhead: What drops the value of your house?

If your neighbour's property looks like a mess, that could make it harder to get a premium price for your property.

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BNZ has followed other major banks in lowering some of its variable mortgage rates following yesterday's major OCR cut.

OCR kept on hold: What the Reserve Bank announcement means for you

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Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

The Gordon Wilson Flats are now a step closer to being demolished.

Wellington council wants overriding power to strip heritage listings

The proposed changes would force local government to pay "regulatory relief" to private property owners for imposing planning restrictions.

Chris Bishop.

Govt dials back Auckland upzoning, keeps density near trains

Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Peters: NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

"The churn now really is inexcusable, and the churn both in the Labor and the Liberal Party, has been massive," Peters said.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

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Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

The Gordon Wilson Flats are now a step closer to being demolished.

Wellington council wants overriding power to strip heritage listings

The proposed changes would force local government to pay "regulatory relief" to private property owners for imposing planning restrictions.

A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

Chris Bishop.

Govt dials back Auckland upzoning, keeps density near trains

Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.

5:24

Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Peters: NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

"The churn now really is inexcusable, and the churn both in the Labor and the Liberal Party, has been massive," Peters said.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

Thirty-five chambers of commerce have banded together to urge the Government to drop the proposed ban.

Paywave surcharge ban promises by Govt 'going nowhere'

The Government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets" but an .

The Gordon Wilson Flats are now a step closer to being demolished.

Wellington council wants overriding power to strip heritage listings

The proposed changes would force local government to pay "regulatory relief" to private property owners for imposing planning restrictions.

Chris Bishop.

Govt dials back Auckland upzoning, keeps density near trains

Cabinet has agreed to reduce the minimum housing capacity the supercity must zone for from approximately two million dwellings to 1.6 million.

5:24

Foreign Minister Winston Peters.

Peters: NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

"The churn now really is inexcusable, and the churn both in the Labor and the Liberal Party, has been massive," Peters said.

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NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

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Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

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NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

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Robert Everitt

'Like cowboys': Farmer revives horse sports in Far North community

Robert Everitt is on a mission to return horse sports to Te Kao’s local scene.

NZ First leader singled out a Green MP for his Rarotongan heritage, which Labour leader Chris Hipkins says was "pure racism". Photo: RNZ

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT's David Seymour – his own Cabinet colleague – says Peters is simply seeking attention.

Dr Hinemoa Elder. (Source: Penguin Random House)

Dr Hinemoa Elder says more mental health care is needed in NZ

The psychiatrist says there’s never been more need for mental health resources to help navigate "extremely trying times".

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi celebrate high court judge appointment

Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in today.

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa named regional Tākitimu kapa haka champs

Tākitimu representative groups are the first four qualifying kapa haka of Te Matatini 2027.

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"The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall" wrote Jamie Lee Curtis.

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More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster.

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More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

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Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

People gathering sea life at Army Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula last year.

Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland

The temporary closure — requested by Ngāti Manuhiri and backed by a rāhui — will prohibit taking most marine life from east coast rockpools from next month.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

ADVERTISEMENT

More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster.

Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting

Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers.

More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year

Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

People gathering sea life at Army Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula last year.

Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland

The temporary closure — requested by Ngāti Manuhiri and backed by a rāhui — will prohibit taking most marine life from east coast rockpools from next month.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event with Environmental Protection Agency director Lee Zeldin announcing that the EPA will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

Trump revokes scientific finding that underpinned US climate change fight

It was the most aggressive move by the Republican president to roll back climate regulations.

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A mining company has withdrawn its application to mine the South Taranaki Bight.

Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn

Earlier this month the fast-track panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources' plans to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years.

More than 300 people attended a public meeting about the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant disaster.

Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting

Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers.

More severe-weather states of emergency have been declared already this year than in all of 2025, as deadly storms, record rainfall and repeated flooding batter parts of the North Island.

Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year

Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of 2025.

People gathering sea life at Army Bay on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula last year.

Two-year ban imposed on rockpool harvesting north of Auckland

The temporary closure — requested by Ngāti Manuhiri and backed by a rāhui — will prohibit taking most marine life from east coast rockpools from next month.

President Donald Trump speaks during an event with Environmental Protection Agency director Lee Zeldin announcing that the EPA will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

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