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Lime scooter was taken from fatal crash scene before police could inspect it

A coroner has discussed "gaps in evidence" over how the scooter was handled following the crash.

Flash needed emergency surgery and had large bone splinters removed from his intestine.

Dog needed emergency surgery after eating bone treat, owner says

Kat Thomas wants the product removed from sale, while the retailer says the natural bone products can splinter and come with safety warnings.

Smaller town centres set to be cut from Auckland housing density plan

Councillors are due to consider the advice from council staff at a planning committee meeting today, where they will vote on what moves forward in the process.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to staff and media at 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, July 20, 2026.

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade

Speaking outside 10 Downing St, Burnham pledged to ease the cost of living, decentralise political power, revitalise industry and end street sleeping by homeless people.

The trial raises hard questions about fairness, safety and who gets priority on public roads.

AI-powered traffic lights trialled – but who gets priority?

The trial in Australia follows similar progammes in the US.

Monkey House Lounge and Cabaret are calling out the Mercury Bay Rugby Club after 'disrespectful' behaviour. (Source: Google Maps)

Venue calls out 'disgraceful' behaviour of local rugby club members

A performer was injured in a "melee" involving about six Mercury Bay Rugby Club members.

Tongan woman Mele tells her story to 1News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver.

How Tongan women trapped by marriage scheme in China were rescued

In the second part of this two-part investigation, 1News and TVNZ’s Tangata Pasifika looked at how the women escaped with help from Tongans living around the world.

Dave Letele in 2022. (file image).

Dave Letele announces he is leaving NZ Muscle

The former boxer and social activist took over the embattled brand last week.

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

One of Jenitar Na'amoana's quadruplets. (Source: Metro Health North)

One in 15 million: Australian mum delivers rare quadruplets

The mother of four wasn't planning on having any more children when she fell pregnant.