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04:29
The bed manufacturer is taking its entire operation to the little settlement of Ohinewai.

Sleepyhead moving factory from Auckland to Waikato, plans $1 billion town for staff

The project will create 1500 new jobs at the bed company alone.

Sleepyhead moving factory from Auckland to Waikato, plans $1 billion town for staff

The project will create 1500 new jobs at the bed company alone.

01:42
He met with Associate Transport Minister Julie-Anne Genter at Parliament.

Greg Murphy urges Government to focus on driver training in road safety strategy
01:49
Six-year-old Sienna Boggi’s bedroom was left wrecked.

Girl, 6, thanks rescuers for much loved rag doll retrieved after Christchurch house explosion
Marlon Drake says flat viewings are now attracting hundreds of students, with landlords taking advantage of the demand.

Law for prosecuting landlords that rent out unsuitable properties strengthened
05:00
1 NEWS’ Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver has a round-up of news from the region.

Pacific Update: Glow in the dark turtles, Tonga's meth epidemic and music legend dies
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Kiwi Warriors set sights on $44 million Fortnite World Cup final prize pool

They are one of the top 50 Duo teams competing for the title.

Kiwi Warriors set sights on $44 million Fortnite World Cup final prize pool

They are one of the top 50 Duo teams competing for the title.

Government interference in Ihumātao land dispute could undermine local iwi - Ardern

Woman jailed for killing abusive partner granted parole

Measles alert follows Basketball New Zealand Under 15 Nationals

Man who died of suspected suicide in Wellington mental health unit was 'jovial' before death

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American aviatrix Amelia Earhart poses with flowers as she arrives in Southampton, England.

National Geographic aims to solve Amelia Earhart mystery

A National Geographic expedition will join the man who found the Titanic in a search mission next month.

National Geographic aims to solve Amelia Earhart mystery

A National Geographic expedition will join the man who found the Titanic in a search mission next month.

Two people die after eating listeria contaminated smoked salmon in Australia

Big tech companies, likely Facebook, Google, to be investigated by US Dept of Justice
00:59
Ford are not giving away much about their F-150, but have offered this impressive demonstration of power.

Ford releases video of a protoype electric ute pulling a 500-tonne train
"Michigan, USA - May 7, 2012. Studio shot of a Tim Tam chocolate biscuits, isolated on white. The biscuits are made in Australia by Arnott's Biscuits."

Aussie biscuit company Arnott's reportedly sold to US' Campbell's Soup for $3.28 billion
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01:57
The countdown to Tokyo 2020 is now less than 365 days.

'There's a lot to still be done' - Kiwi athletes getting ready one year out from Tokyo Olympics

New Zealand's Chef de Mission Rob Waddell says preparation is key.

'There's a lot to still be done' - Kiwi athletes getting ready one year out from Tokyo Olympics

New Zealand's Chef de Mission Rob Waddell says preparation is key.
01:45
Having helped the Silver Ferns' World Cup warm-up, new male players are taking up netball.

'I thought I'd give it a go' - male netball on the rise in Christchurch
Sharks Shaun Johnson during the NRL rugby league match between the Warriors and Sharks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday the 19th of July 2019. Copyright Photo: Grant Down / www.Photosport.nz

NRL considering transfer window: 'It's got a lot of support from clubs'
00:43
The 32-year old has been named on the bench to face the All Blacks.

Springboks' Francois Steyn can still kick 60m goals, warns Handre Pollard
01:09
CEO Jennie Wyllie wants to see the Ferns paid out for their success.

Netball NZ confident of Silver Ferns World Cup bonuses: 'We've had a really positive response'
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Government interference in Ihumātao land dispute could undermine local iwi - Ardern

The site is set to be developed by Fletcher Building, however tension between police and protestors has ramped up.

Government interference in Ihumātao land dispute could undermine local iwi - Ardern

The site is set to be developed by Fletcher Building, however tension between police and protestors has ramped up.
01:04
Hear what Mr Bridges and other New Zealand MPs say about Britain’s incoming Prime Minister.

Boris Johnson is 'buffoon-like, very impressive, right man for the times in Britain' - Simon Bridges
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Government's public relations teams rapidly expanding
Jacinda Ardern and Boris Johnson.

Jacinda Ardern issues congratulations to Boris Johnson - 'looking forward to working together'
02:55
The act has been labelled as a major contribution to New Zealand’s housing crisis.

Overhaul of 'underperforming, disappointing' Resource Management Act launched

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Business
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Scotland will introduce the measure today, which makes it illegal to sell alcohol below certain price points, to help combat problem drinking.

Auckland alcohol-licenced premises' fail 'basic requirements' as operation finds 31% sell to minors

The inability to calculate a minor’s correct age and having poor vision are some of the reasons given by people that sold alcohol to minors.

Auckland alcohol-licenced premises' fail 'basic requirements' as operation finds 31% sell to minors

The inability to calculate a minor’s correct age and having poor vision are some of the reasons given by people that sold alcohol to minors.
"Michigan, USA - May 7, 2012. Studio shot of a Tim Tam chocolate biscuits, isolated on white. The biscuits are made in Australia by Arnott's Biscuits."

Aussie biscuit company Arnott's reportedly sold to US' Campbell's Soup for $3.28 billion
The Cockroaches on the sink in the bathroom.

Hundreds of customers to get tested for hepatitis, HIV after visiting unhygienic Melbourne beauty salon

Gang members make up almost 40 percent of New Zealand's prison population.

Auckland broker jailed after defrauding clients of $7 million in Ponzi scheme
07:58
We look at the modern day circular and charges around them.

Fair Go: Should you have to pay to reply to marketing text messages?
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00:57
The WWII satire follows German boy Jojo as he is forced to challenge his world view with imaginary friend Hitler.

Trailer released for Taika Waititi's upcoming WWII satire, in which he plays Hitler

The film follows German boy Jojo as he confronts his patriotic world view, aided by imaginary friend Hitler.

Trailer released for Taika Waititi's upcoming WWII satire, in which he plays Hitler

The film follows German boy Jojo as he confronts his patriotic world view, aided by imaginary friend Hitler.

Man arrested for lingering near Taylor Swift's home with metal bat, crowbar
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: George Calombaris attends the DIIDA flagship store launch in SOuth Yarra on June 22, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/WireImage)

George Calombaris and co-judges depart Australian MasterChef after pay rise demands not met
Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel reportedly devastated after stuntman suffers horrific fall during Fast and Furious filming

Pacific music legend Daniel Rae Costello dies
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Environment
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Waiheke Island / Auckland

Waiheke Island to get electric buses from mid-2020

Officials say the buses will mean a big reduction in emissions on the island's roads.

Waiheke Island to get electric buses from mid-2020

Officials say the buses will mean a big reduction in emissions on the island's roads.
02:55
The act has been labelled as a major contribution to New Zealand’s housing crisis.

Overhaul of 'underperforming, disappointing' Resource Management Act launched

00:14
Nick Hanafin and Abigail Smith began their climb before dawn, and aim to reach the 20th floor.

Greenpeace oil protestors arrested after scaling Wellington's tallest building

02:43
Dozens of Defence Force personnel and volunteers are involved in the clean-up effort.

Fears Fox River clean up could be 'undone' by looming spring rainfall
Health warning signs have become a common sight at river mouths in Taranaki.

Questions remain over freshwater quality in Taranaki region
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