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Grieving mums back 'good Samaritan' bill for people in drug overdoses

Heartbroken parents ask for legal protection to those experiencing an overdose or for those helping them.

2:24

All Blacks: Rennie puts faith in power of Love for first Test

The first-five's Super Rugby form has been rewarded for the Test against France, but the selectors have sprung a couple of surprises elsewhere.

Erica Stanford announced today that the Enrich programme would expand from 65 to 525 ECE services.

New Zealand

Govt expands early childhood language push amid screen time worry

The expansion, backed by $12.4 million from last year's Budget, will be rolled out in phases as provider capacity grows.

2:44

Property owner Te Kaha has been keeping a close eye on the exposed gas pipe in the Waiotahe River

New Zealand

Bay of Plenty family fear catastrophe from exposed gas pipe

“It’s an explosion waiting to happen,” the property owner says.

Kiwi basketball coach Tab Baldwin in 2014.

New Zealand

Kiwi coaches facing homicide charges over Manila drownings

The Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball team were on a conditioning exercise with coaches Tab Baldwin and Grant Dearns when they were swept into deeper water.

Police tape surrounds a home where authorities say they removed 16 children and arrested four adults in Hamden, Ohio, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Crime and Justice

Kids rescued from 'deplorable' conditions in Ohio were 'almost feral'

Investigators said some of the children, believed to have been kept in a 12.25 square metre room, were unable to speak, and an 18-year-old could not even write her name.

McDonald's Restaurants NZ plans for a new branch in Awapuni, Palmerston North. (Source: Palmerston North City Council)

Business

Does Palmerston North need four McDonald's?

Locals on social media are debating whether a fourth McDonald's was necessary or healthy.

Those most affected in the sector want the Support Services Bill scrapped.

Politics

Families deliver petition urging Govt to scrap support services bill

Disabled people, families and advocates say the bill shifts responsibility for care onto whānau, strips away legal rights and leaves families fearing for the future.

2:35

A woman looks at an apartment building burning after a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, July 2, 2026.

World

'Furious' Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours

Residential buildings were damaged in the attacks that killed at least 13 people and injured numerous others.

Te Ao Māori

Te Pāti Māori needs to balance protest with relationships – Flavell

Former co-leader broke his silence in a social media post this morning and spoke to 1News about why he was speaking out now.

Politics

Families deliver petition urging Govt to scrap support services bill

Disabled people, families and advocates say the bill shifts responsibility for care onto whānau, strips away legal rights and leaves families fearing for the future.

2:35

World

'Furious' Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours

Residential buildings were damaged in the attacks that killed at least 13 people and injured numerous others.

Te Ao Māori

Te Pāti Māori needs to balance protest with relationships – Flavell

Former co-leader broke his silence in a social media post this morning and spoke to 1News about why he was speaking out now.

Health

Grieving mums back 'good Samaritan' bill for people in drug overdoses

Heartbroken parents ask for legal protection to those experiencing an overdose or for those helping them.

2:24

Rugby

All Blacks: Rennie puts faith in power of Love for first Test

The first-five's Super Rugby form has been rewarded for the Test against France, but the selectors have sprung a couple of surprises elsewhere.

New Zealand

Govt expands early childhood language push amid screen time worry

The expansion, backed by $12.4 million from last year's Budget, will be rolled out in phases as provider capacity grows.

2:44

New Zealand

Bay of Plenty family fear catastrophe from exposed gas pipe

“It’s an explosion waiting to happen,” the property owner says.

New Zealand

Kiwi coaches facing homicide charges over Manila drownings

The Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball team were on a conditioning exercise with coaches Tab Baldwin and Grant Dearns when they were swept into deeper water.

Crime and Justice

Kids rescued from 'deplorable' conditions in Ohio were 'almost feral'

Investigators said some of the children, believed to have been kept in a 12.25 square metre room, were unable to speak, and an 18-year-old could not even write her name.

Bodycam footage shows the moment officers discover a wanted man half-hidden under a duvet with a bag over his head.

Crime and Justice

'How are you mate?': UK police find man hiding with a bag on his head

Bodycam footage shows the moment officers discover a wanted man half-hidden under a duvet with a bag over his head.

0:23

Easy Mart owner MeeMee Maung has welcomed the removal of the slippery pavers on Blenheim’s Market St, saying it will improve safety for everyone. (Source: LDR / Kira Carrington)

Politics

Blenheim's 'slippy' pavers to go after people injured in falls

The slippery pavers were a notorious hazard. In 2019, reports of injuries prompted the council to acid-wash them to improve their slip resistance.

Politics

Families deliver petition urging Govt to scrap support services bill

Disabled people, families and advocates say the bill shifts responsibility for care onto whānau, strips away legal rights and leaves families fearing for the future.

2:35

World

'Furious' Russian attack on Ukraine shakes Kyiv for hours

Residential buildings were damaged in the attacks that killed at least 13 people and injured numerous others.

Crime and Justice

'How are you mate?': UK police find man hiding with a bag on his head

Bodycam footage shows the moment officers discover a wanted man half-hidden under a duvet with a bag over his head.

0:23

Politics

Blenheim's 'slippy' pavers to go after people injured in falls

The slippery pavers were a notorious hazard. In 2019, reports of injuries prompted the council to acid-wash them to improve their slip resistance.

Te Ao Māori

Te Pāti Māori needs to balance protest with relationships – Flavell

Former co-leader broke his silence in a social media post this morning and spoke to 1News about why he was speaking out now.

Health

Grieving mums back 'good Samaritan' bill for people in drug overdoses

Heartbroken parents ask for legal protection to those experiencing an overdose or for those helping them.

2:24

Rugby

All Blacks: Rennie puts faith in power of Love for first Test

The first-five's Super Rugby form has been rewarded for the Test against France, but the selectors have sprung a couple of surprises elsewhere.

New Zealand

Govt expands early childhood language push amid screen time worry

The expansion, backed by $12.4 million from last year's Budget, will be rolled out in phases as provider capacity grows.

2:44

New Zealand

Bay of Plenty family fear catastrophe from exposed gas pipe

“It’s an explosion waiting to happen,” the property owner says.

New Zealand

Kiwi coaches facing homicide charges over Manila drownings

The Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball team were on a conditioning exercise with coaches Tab Baldwin and Grant Dearns when they were swept into deeper water.

Health

Grieving mums back 'good Samaritan' bill for people in drug overdoses

Heartbroken parents ask for legal protection to those experiencing an overdose or for those helping them.

2:24

Rugby

All Blacks: Rennie puts faith in power of Love for first Test

The first-five's Super Rugby form has been rewarded for the Test against France, but the selectors have sprung a couple of surprises elsewhere.

New Zealand

Govt expands early childhood language push amid screen time worry

The expansion, backed by $12.4 million from last year's Budget, will be rolled out in phases as provider capacity grows.

2:44

New Zealand

Bay of Plenty family fear catastrophe from exposed gas pipe

“It’s an explosion waiting to happen,” the property owner says.

New Zealand

Kiwi coaches facing homicide charges over Manila drownings

The Ateneo Blue Eagles basketball team were on a conditioning exercise with coaches Tab Baldwin and Grant Dearns when they were swept into deeper water.

Crime and Justice

Kids rescued from 'deplorable' conditions in Ohio were 'almost feral'

Investigators said some of the children, believed to have been kept in a 12.25 square metre room, were unable to speak, and an 18-year-old could not even write her name.

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