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Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones launched the funding and strategy from Rotorua

Govt backs geothermal expansion with $50m funding boost

The cash injection will support early‑stage geothermal projects as the Government moves to double geothermal energy use.

6:00am

New Zealand

Paralympian seeking help to gain his driver’s licence for the first time

Terry Faleva'ai has represented his country and given much to his Waikato community, now he's seeking their support to get him behind the wheel.

6:00am

Tina Liu-Campbell, Blair Campbell’s widow, is suing an energy firm over her husband's death.

Crime and Justice

Widow of Kiwi landscaper electrocuted in UK suing energy firm

Blair Campbell died after accidentally cutting through wires hidden by ivy on a pole-mounted substation in October 2022.

Samoa's La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt and Christopher Luxon

Politics

Samoan PM says Luxon was hours away from cancelling chiefly title

Christopher Luxon will be feeling he’s dodged a bullet but it came close enough for him to feel the shifting of air as it shot past, writes 1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

Police have a man in handcuffs on Karangahape Rd.

Crime and Justice

Four arrested after high-speed police chase across Auckland

A stolen ute was driven at high speeds, rammed police cars and crashed into vehicles during a dangerous pursuit from Auckland’s east into the city centre.

2:27

An average speed camera installed in Kawakawa.

New Zealand

Where NZ's next average speed safety cameras are being installed

New safety cameras will begin issuing tickets in the coming weeks, with NZTA citing sharp improvements in driver compliance from the first Auckland installation.

Joseph Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, speaks during the House Committee on Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington.

World

Top US counterterrorism official quits over Trump's Iran war

"Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby," Joe Kent said.

21 mins ago

Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on 16 November. (File photo).

Crime and Justice

Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines

Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on one day, and some had even been issued multiple fines for the same day.

4 mins ago

The Labour leader was visibly emotional as he spoke to media.

Politics

Labour's Hipkins chokes up as he speaks to ex-wife's claims

Hipkins said he had made a "very conscious effort" throughout his political career to keep his private life and family out of the spotlight.

Te Whatu Ora has called on people in the community to be alert for symptoms.

Health

Student meningitis outbreaks: What you need to know

After a meningococcal disease outbreak among Dunedin students, and two deaths at a UK uni, an expert explains all.

6:00am

Crime and Justice

Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines

Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on one day, and some had even been issued multiple fines for the same day.

4 mins ago

Politics

Labour's Hipkins chokes up as he speaks to ex-wife's claims

Hipkins said he had made a "very conscious effort" throughout his political career to keep his private life and family out of the spotlight.

Health

Student meningitis outbreaks: What you need to know

After a meningococcal disease outbreak among Dunedin students, and two deaths at a UK uni, an expert explains all.

6:00am

Politics

Govt backs geothermal expansion with $50m funding boost

The cash injection will support early‑stage geothermal projects as the Government moves to double geothermal energy use.

6:00am

New Zealand

Paralympian seeking help to gain his driver’s licence for the first time

Terry Faleva'ai has represented his country and given much to his Waikato community, now he's seeking their support to get him behind the wheel.

6:00am

Crime and Justice

Widow of Kiwi landscaper electrocuted in UK suing energy firm

Blair Campbell died after accidentally cutting through wires hidden by ivy on a pole-mounted substation in October 2022.

Politics

Samoan PM says Luxon was hours away from cancelling chiefly title

Christopher Luxon will be feeling he’s dodged a bullet but it came close enough for him to feel the shifting of air as it shot past, writes 1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

Crime and Justice

Four arrested after high-speed police chase across Auckland

A stolen ute was driven at high speeds, rammed police cars and crashed into vehicles during a dangerous pursuit from Auckland’s east into the city centre.

2:27

New Zealand

Where NZ's next average speed safety cameras are being installed

New safety cameras will begin issuing tickets in the coming weeks, with NZTA citing sharp improvements in driver compliance from the first Auckland installation.

A police tent at the scene of the Hoani Street incident.

Crime and Justice

Murder charges laid over alleged gang shooting in Christchurch

Robert Haimona died in hospital eight days after the shooting in Northcote on February 19.

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Washington.

New Zealand

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on way to war - now, he's asking others for help

But with oil prices soaring and the Middle East rattled by violence, there's little inclination from other countries to heed Trump's call.

1:30

Crime and Justice

Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines

Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on one day, and some had even been issued multiple fines for the same day.

4 mins ago

Politics

Labour's Hipkins chokes up as he speaks to ex-wife's claims

Hipkins said he had made a "very conscious effort" throughout his political career to keep his private life and family out of the spotlight.

Crime and Justice

Murder charges laid over alleged gang shooting in Christchurch

Robert Haimona died in hospital eight days after the shooting in Northcote on February 19.

New Zealand

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on way to war - now, he's asking others for help

But with oil prices soaring and the Middle East rattled by violence, there's little inclination from other countries to heed Trump's call.

1:30

Health

Student meningitis outbreaks: What you need to know

After a meningococcal disease outbreak among Dunedin students, and two deaths at a UK uni, an expert explains all.

6:00am

Politics

Govt backs geothermal expansion with $50m funding boost

The cash injection will support early‑stage geothermal projects as the Government moves to double geothermal energy use.

6:00am

New Zealand

Paralympian seeking help to gain his driver’s licence for the first time

Terry Faleva'ai has represented his country and given much to his Waikato community, now he's seeking their support to get him behind the wheel.

6:00am

Crime and Justice

Widow of Kiwi landscaper electrocuted in UK suing energy firm

Blair Campbell died after accidentally cutting through wires hidden by ivy on a pole-mounted substation in October 2022.

Politics

Samoan PM says Luxon was hours away from cancelling chiefly title

Christopher Luxon will be feeling he’s dodged a bullet but it came close enough for him to feel the shifting of air as it shot past, writes 1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

Crime and Justice

Four arrested after high-speed police chase across Auckland

A stolen ute was driven at high speeds, rammed police cars and crashed into vehicles during a dangerous pursuit from Auckland’s east into the city centre.

2:27

Politics

Govt backs geothermal expansion with $50m funding boost

The cash injection will support early‑stage geothermal projects as the Government moves to double geothermal energy use.

6:00am

New Zealand

Paralympian seeking help to gain his driver’s licence for the first time

Terry Faleva'ai has represented his country and given much to his Waikato community, now he's seeking their support to get him behind the wheel.

6:00am

Crime and Justice

Widow of Kiwi landscaper electrocuted in UK suing energy firm

Blair Campbell died after accidentally cutting through wires hidden by ivy on a pole-mounted substation in October 2022.

Politics

Samoan PM says Luxon was hours away from cancelling chiefly title

Christopher Luxon will be feeling he’s dodged a bullet but it came close enough for him to feel the shifting of air as it shot past, writes 1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

Crime and Justice

Four arrested after high-speed police chase across Auckland

A stolen ute was driven at high speeds, rammed police cars and crashed into vehicles during a dangerous pursuit from Auckland’s east into the city centre.

2:27

New Zealand

Where NZ's next average speed safety cameras are being installed

New safety cameras will begin issuing tickets in the coming weeks, with NZTA citing sharp improvements in driver compliance from the first Auckland installation.

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