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'Broken': Queenstown rallies around rugby stalwart diagnosed with cancer
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (1105+ words) Junior Apolosi was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last month. (Source: Supplied) A Queenstown community is rallying around a much-loved rugby identity and father-of-five after he was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. 54-year-old Junior Apolosi, who has spent almost three…...
New Ebola outbreak confirmed in Congo, 65 deaths recorded
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (1074+ words) Health workers dressed in protective gear begin their shift at an Ebola treatment center in Beni, Congo, July 16, 2019. (Source: Associated Press) Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected…...
Kiwi Rail fined nearly $300, 000 after two workers receive electric shocks
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (722+ words) Kiwi Rail freight train (file picture). (Source: 1 News) Kiwi Rail has been fined $290, 000 and ordered to pay $42, 000 in reparations after two workers were shocked by overhead lines. By Felix Walton of RNZ The sentencing comes after Kiwi Rail pleaded guilty…...
The Phoenix's journey from wooden spooners to grand finalists
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (1803+ words) Wellington Phoenix's first A-League grand final appearance has been years in the making. By Felicity Reid of RNZ After a record-breaking season, the women finished the regular season in second place to qualify for the playoffs for the first time....
Dozens of speeding tickets cancelled after NZTA broke parking rules
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (821+ words) The New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said 122 tickets issued on March 12 had been cancelled. (Source: Supplied) More than 100 speeding tickets have been canned, and in some cases refunded, after a mobile safety camera breached deployment rules in Auckland's…...
Auckland FC heads to A-League grand final with slick win over Adelaide
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (978+ words) Auckland FC have booked their place in the A-League Mens Grand Final following a slick 3-0 victory over Adelaide United. The visitors were far too strong at Coopers Stadium on Friday night, with the majority of the 14, 716 in attendance left disappointed…...
Three heart attacks in a year led to early retirement for this hard-working chef
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (943+ words) Mikaere Hina (Source: 1 News) In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to 60-year-old Mikaere Hina of Taranaki about work, stress and the gap between the M'ori and P'keh' approaches to money. I had three myocardial infarctions over…...
Now is not the time to miss out on the easy Kiwi Saver cash wins
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (1285+ words) Your Kiwi Saver fund is quietly supporting a range of businesses. (Source: 1 News) With a couple of tiny tweaks, your Kiwi Saver could make you more money. And who, in these brutal economic times, wouldn't take advantage of that? By…...
All Whites veteran reflects on new role within squad ahead of World Cup
1+ day, 58+ min ago (893+ words) At 36, the Tommy Smith is one of two players named on the squad yesterday who have actually played at a World Cup. (Source: 1 News) All Whites defender Tommy Smith plans to "savour every moment" at this year's FIFA World Cup....
New Zealanders' $20 million Afterpay late fee bill
18+ hour, 45+ min ago (968+ words) Afterpay in New Zealand is making almost $20 million a year in income from late fees, despite the service being provided interest-free. By Susan Edmunds of RNZ When someone makes a purchase using Afterpay, they do not pay any charges provided…...