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Australian convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been accused of tampering with prison food, which has reportedly made a fellow inmate sick.

Patterson was reportedly given a job in the prison kitchen while awaiting trial, with accusations surfacing after her conviction was announced.

Australian correspondent Charles Croucher says investigations are still ongoing - and more will come to light given how much information on thi...

France will avoid Hamilton and instead base themselves in Auckland for as long as possible before their test series finale against the All Blacks next week.

A spokesperson confirmed that following the second test of the three-match series, Les Bleus will relocate from Wellington to Auckland, citing preferred facilities.

ZB sports reporter Nathan Limm explains further.

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A group planning a concert venue at Auckland's Western Springs want council approval to get on with it. 

A different bid recommended by council staff - for an arena backed by Auckland FC rich-listers - has been withdrawn.

The council says more assessment's needed to find a path forward. 

Eccles Entertainment Founder Brent Eccles says he's thrilled the competition's pulled out. 

He says his group remains the obvious c...

King Charles led commemorations on the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London transit bombings - the deadliest attack on the capital since World War II.

52 were killed and over 700 were injured when four men inspired by al-Qaida blew themselves up on three subway trains and a bus during rush hour on July 7th, 2005.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says King Charles spoke of the importance of unity.

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Time's ticking for US trade partners to sign tariff deals with Donald Trump.

In April, the President announced most countries, including New Zealand, would face a 10 percent minimum levy - but has delayed their implementation. 

This week, he's promised to send out what he's calling 'take it or leave it' letters. 

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly revealed how the markets reacted.

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New Zealand has a limited range of ventures producing medicinal cannabis - but the most successful distributor doesn't even sell directly to Kiwis.

Medical marijuana company Puro has just signed a $16 million distribution deal in the UK, but co-founder Tim Aldridge says red tape is stopping the business from selling domestically.

Aldridge says there's no manufacturing or packaging companies that can take their product - and they ne...

Tonight on The Huddle, Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani and Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

There's concerns broadening citizen's arrest powers could endanger young people - both thieves and retail workers. Do we need to find a better solution?

The second part of the Covid-19 inquiry is under way - do we think Jacinda Ardern will return to answer question...

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 7 July 2025, the jury has found mushroom cook Erin Patterson guilty on all charges - three cases of murder, and one case of attempted murder. 1 News correspondent Aziz Al Sa'afin tells Ryan Bridge there were several pieces of slam dunk evidence.

Should former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern give evidence before the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid response? Its ch...

Should Jacinda Ardern return to the country and face the Covid inquiry music? The answer, I think, must be yes.

I confirmed this morning on my Herald NOW show that the Royal Commission has reached out to Jacinda and asked her to attend in August.

The KC running the show would not answer whether she'd replied or whether she'd lawyered up, but he did say that the only way to get out of attending is if you're not the in the count...

Health Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the make-up of the new Health Zealand Board - who will take over in a fortnight.

They, along with a Crown Observer, will replace the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners appointed last year.

Experienced clinical director Doctor Andrew Connolly, and current Deputy Commissioner Roger Jarrold are among those appointed.

Brown says Commissioner Lester Levy will stay on as Chair for a year.

"Thi...

There's fears broadening citizen's arrest powers could endanger young people.

The Government has proposed allowing the arrests at all times of day - and wants to clarify when reasonable force can be applied. 

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said it could allow children to be restrained until police arrive.

Chief Children’s Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad says citizen's arrests won't prevent stealing and could lead to violence.

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There's slim options for Takapuna Golf Course, which looks likely to halve in size under an Auckland Council plan to turn it into a flooding wetland.

The Council's final proposal converts the course into a flood-protection area.

Public consultation is planned for later this year, including how to use the dry half. 

Auckland Council Head of Sustainable Partnership, Tom Mansell, says they don't want golf in the wetland section.

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The second phase of the Covid-19 inquiry has begun, with many voices from business, tourism, and events venting frustration over the response.

The Royal Commission of Inquiry will run until Thursday - and many are wondering if former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be called up to weigh in.

Sir Ian Taylor says it would be 'wonderful' if Ardern found a way to give some answers.

"It would perhaps reinforce the concept that everyth...

Australia's Erin Patterson is facing life in prison after being found guilty this afternoon of triple-murder. 

The 50-year-old appeared emotionless as a jury delivered its verdict to the Supreme Court, ending seven days' deliberations.

It agreed Patterson deliberately fed members of her estranged husband's family a beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms, killing three and attempting to kill a fourth. 

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Former broadcaster and journalist Oriini Kaipara is putting her name forward to be Te Pāti Māori's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate after Takutai Tarsh Kemp died, triggering a by-election.

Kaipara has an extensive broadcasting background and has worked for Mai FM, TVNZ, Māori TV and Newshub - where she presented the Saturday morning politics-heavy show The Nation. 

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan says nominations close thi...

Australian Erin Patterson can now be called a triple-murderer after a nine-week trial ended in a guilty verdict.

A jury has unanimously agreed the 50-year-old deliberately laced a beef wellington with death cap mushrooms, killing three members of her estranged husband's family.

She's also been found guilty of attempting to murder a fourth person, after a jury deliberated more than six days.

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Wellington Hospital is trialling cutting maternity and gynaecology beds to ease ED pressure. 

Staff have been told maternity overflow space will be re-purposed as 12 more Emergency Department places.

NZ College of Midwives Chief Executive Alison Eddy says staff in Wellington have reported the current maternity facility is over 100 percent occupancy.

"There might be spare beds today, but on a regular basis they're over capacity...