People who evacuated from buildings following earthquake in Bangkok.

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Earthquakes rock Southeast Asia — evacuations in Thailand, Myanmar

Bangkok police say a high-rise building under construction collapsed.

Emergency services at an address on Innes Rd, in the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau.

Crime and Justice

Man charged with murder of Christchurch man Tyrone Munns

The armed offenders squad and police arrested the man at a Christchurch address today.

Palmerston North District Court.

Crime and Justice

Man jailed for child sexual abuse keeps temporary name supression

He was regarded as a leader in his profession and was well-known in his community.

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Gerhardt Konig.

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Maui doctor tried to use syringes on wife during assault, police say

The alleged assault stemmed from Konig's desire to take a selfie while the couple was on Pali Puka Trail in Honolulu, according to a probable cause document filed in court.

Leshon Johnson, 1996.

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Nearly 200 dogs seized from ex-NFL star in dogfighting case

Leshon Johnson has been charged with possessing the pit bull-type dogs for use in an animal fighting venture.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape in New Zealand, March 2025.

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Bougainville impasse: PNG PM warns of 'dangerous precedent'

A boat travels though a frozen sea inlet outside in Nuuk, Greenland, March 6, 2025.

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Arctic sea ice hits record low for its usual peak growth period

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Five Big Things That Happened Today: Friday, March 28

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Former NSW cop who tasered 95-year-old avoids jail 
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Rise in homelessness blamed on Govt policies 
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Concern over reforms to work-based training 
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Red Bull demotes Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson 
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Wellington goes off the rails as power outage cancels trains 
Thursday 6:14pm
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Apple teams up with iwi to add new Māori features in Maps 
Thursday 6:31pm
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Second senior manager departs Orana Wildlife Park 
Thursday 6:22pm
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Borrowing provisions opened up for Community Housing Providers 
Thursday 6:16pm
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Auckland Council debates where its major stadium should be   
Thursday 6:14pm
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Australian senator causes a stink in Parliament with dead fish protest
Thursday 10:48am
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Plane skids off runway at remote Russian airstrip
Thursday 9:04am
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Bodycam footage shows officers arriving at Gene Hackman's home
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Former NSW cop who tasered 95-year-old avoids jail 
6:40pm
2:16
Rise in homelessness blamed on Govt policies 
6:25pm
2:27
Concern over reforms to work-based training 
6:24pm
2:32
Red Bull demotes Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson 
6:10pm
3:00
Wellington goes off the rails as power outage cancels trains 
Thursday 6:14pm
2:34
Apple teams up with iwi to add new Māori features in Maps 
Thursday 6:31pm
2:43
Second senior manager departs Orana Wildlife Park 
Thursday 6:22pm
2:37
Borrowing provisions opened up for Community Housing Providers 
Thursday 6:16pm
3:24
Auckland Council debates where its major stadium should be   
Thursday 6:14pm
0:55
Australian senator causes a stink in Parliament with dead fish protest
Thursday 10:48am
0:28
Plane skids off runway at remote Russian airstrip
Thursday 9:04am
1:14
Bodycam footage shows officers arriving at Gene Hackman's home
Tue, Mar 25

New Zealand

Tauranga mayor Mahé Drysdale with the new tangata whenua representatives Rohario Murray, Jacqui Rolleston-Steed, Arthur Flintoff.

'We'll make better decisions': Mayor on iwi appointments to council

Late last year, elected members voted to reinstate tangata whenua representatives and their voting rights to the council’s three committees.

Sport

Ardie Savea during the Moana Pasifika v Hurricanes Super Rugby Pacific rugby union match at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 8 March 2025.

Savea braces for 'daunting' Crusaders clash in Christchurch

Crusaders currently sit second in the table, and are on a three-game winning streak. While Moana Pasifika is last after six rounds of competition.

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They make up one in five who suffer a heart attack or angina under the age of 40.
 
 

Study to begin on why many Fijian Kiwis develop premature heart disease

They make up one in five who suffer a heart attack or angina under the age of 40.

Outward Bound instructor Nigel Watson.
 
 

Outward Bound: 21 days in the magical Marlborough Sounds

1News reporter Abbey Wakefield reflects on her experience as global representatives converge on the top of the South to learn how the Kiwis do it.

The 96-year-old building located near Mount Ruapehu was shut indefinitely in February 2023 due to its high earthquake risk.
 
 

What next for the derelict Chateau Tongariro?

The 96-year-old building located near Mount Ruapehu was shut indefinitely in February 2023 due to its high earthquake risk.

Ombudsman Peter Boshier spoke to Q+A to reflect on his nine years in the job.
 
 

Outgoing Ombudsman criticises 'dinosaurian' prisoner treatment

The outgoing public watchdog Peter Boshier says the Department of Corrections isn't listening to his calls that it must improve its treatment of prisoners.

Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (iStock/ APNews/1News)
 
 

Adolescence series throws light on toxic world of the manosphere

What exactly is the manosphere and how has it taken hold? Claudia Toxopeus looks into the issue.

Sam Ruthe becomes the youngest person ever to break the magic four minute mile barrier.
 
 

Sam Ruthe reflects on sub-4 minute mile achievement

With a time of 3 minutes and 58.35 seconds, Ruthe became the first 15-year-old to break the benchmark for middle-distance runners at Auckland's Mt Smart last night.

Valocity Global founder and CEO Carmen Vicelich.
 
 

The NZ company already making a splash in India

Digital fin-tech company Valocity Global is experienced in India's market – and has signalled its excitement about future opportunities while travelling on the Prime Minister’s business delegation this week.

Sophie’s mother says the barriers to getting help are “exhausting and unjust”. 
 
 

ACC hastily reviews withdrawn support for girl's head injury

Twelve-year-old Sophie's mother Racheal Priestley says the barriers to getting help are "exhausting and unjust".

Foreign investors express interest but questions remain on whether political parties will commit to long term projects. 
 
 

Analysis: Investment summit an overture to the hopes of a nation

Business Correspondent Katie Bradford looks at whether the overseas investment summit held in Auckland this week was the answer to New Zealand's problems.

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Palm trees in a tropical storm.

Tourists warned of major cyclone threat in Western Australia

The weather system is about 600km north of Broome in Western Australia's Kimberley region, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Signal app on a smartphone is seen on a mobile device screen in Chicago.

US judge orders Signal messages about military strike to be retained

US District Judge James Boasberg barred administration officials from destroying messages that were sent over the encrypted messaging app Signal earlier this month.

Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City appears in court.

Luigi Mangione may get laptop in jail to work on his defence

This undated family photo provided shows Michael Burch with one of his daughters holding a grandchild.

Man died after being hurt then neglected for a week in Colorado jail - family

Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton.

Cost of living showdown could define Australian election

Business

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis.

Willis to announce govt plans to encourage third supermarket competitor

Willis will announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third player into the market.

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Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis.

Willis to announce govt plans to encourage third supermarket competitor

Willis will announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third player into the market.

Te Ao Māori

Apple Maps features Māori place names, iwi and marae

Apple teams up with iwi to add new Māori features in Maps

Apple users will notice a new ability to search for Māori place names, iwi and marae.

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HIV advocate Kit Harding says living with his diagnosis made him into a better person.

Stigma and misinformation - HIV advocate explains all

“It has allowed me to be more understanding of people,” says Kit Harding.

How Filipinos became a beloved part of Southland

How Filipinos became a beloved part of Southland

When Southland’s dairy farming sector had massive labour shortages in the early 2000s, Filipino dairy workers came to fill those gaps.

Niko, Cat and Holly shared their experiences.

'Embrace the beauty of it': Being young and neurodivergent in NZ

School students Corban, Hope and Te Huirau

Learning from the moana: Fridays on the water with Hokianga students

When Re: News visited Ashburton and Greymouth as part of our new series The Regions, we asked rangatahi where they hung out in their free time. Why did so many of them say Macca’s?

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Entertainment

After The Party has been nominated for best international series at the Bafta TV awards.

After The Party scores Bafta nomination

The show, filmed on location in Wellington, has been nominated for the best international series award.

Marvel Studios.

Marvel unveils the gigantic cast for Avengers: Doomsday

Most of the cinematic universe's usual suspects are included, along with some new additions and blasts from the past sure to cause serious fan speculation.

June Carter Cash and husband Johnny Cash perform at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1992.

June Carter Cash to join the Country Music Hall of Fame

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Adolescence series throws light on toxic world of the manosphere

Kiwi performance trio Laser Kiwi appeared on the television show Penn & Teller: Fool Us.

New Zealand magic act Laser Kiwi dazzles Penn & Teller

Environment

Geckos Antoinette and Brucie-Baby.

These NZ geckos may be the 'oldest in the world', DOC says

Detailed record-keeping by a herpetologist in the 1960s allowed DOC to accurately date their ages.