Cause found for young Gloriavale man's tragic death, millions of dollars lost to a deceptive businessman, and a guide on how to catch tonight's lunar eclipse.
1 Gloriavale man's death was result of 'blacking out', coroner finds
Sincere Standtrue was found unresponsive in the Christian community's paint shop after attempting to "black out" in a game.
Witnesses say the 20-year-old was trying to experience the headrush from being temporarily deprived of oxygen.
A coroner found that Standtrue likely died to toxic leukoencephalopathy that had damaged his brain.
2 'Very glib huckster': Real estate businessman jailed over deception
A real-estate businessman who caused millions of dollars in losses to business partners, banks and creditors has been described by a judge as a "very glib huckster”.
Aaron Coupe, 44, took management of five companies despite being prohibited after pleading guilty to multiple charges years earlier.
His mismanagement led to him being sentenced to four years and five months in jail.
3 Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on alcohol from EU countries
The S&P 500 was down 3.2% in afternoon trading, which would be its sharpest drop since the highest inflation in generations was shredding budgets in 2022.
Asked whether a recession was expected, US President Donald Trump said there would be a "period of transition".
"We’re bringing wealth back to America. That’s a big thing.” He then added, “It takes a little time. It takes a little time.”
4 Influencer who snatched baby wombat from mother leaves Australia
A US influencer has caused outrage in Australia after she briefly separated a baby wombat from its distressed mother in a video she posted to social media.
Sam Jones has left the country after the backlash she received included that of the Prime Minister who described her actions as an "outrage".
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said, of her departure: "There's never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia."
5 How to catch a glimpse of tonight's total lunar eclipse
Tonight, Kiwis have a chance to see a rare "blood" red moon in a total lunar eclipse.
At 7.38pm, look east as the moon rises into the darkest part of the Earth's shadow, the Umbra — blocking sunlight from reaching it.
Weather is the most important factor to tonight's sighting so check the forecast for your area.
ONE POTENTIALLY DEVASTATING RISK
The risk of a landslide on visitors in the Milford Sound far exceeds standard risk levels from natural disasters thanks to unpredictable earthquakes in the area.
New research estimates the statistical risk of tourism-related fatalities at Milford Sound to be about 50 times higher than at Whakaari/White Island.
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