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News in 90 Seconds May 18

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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a New Zealand man forces a Qantas flight to divert, and a dramatic collision at a US air show. (Source: Breakfast)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a New Zealand man forces a Qantas flight to divert, and a dramatic collision at a US air show.

A New Zealand man has been banned from all Qantas flights after unruly behaviour, including allegedly biting a flight attendant.

Winston Peters says we need to change the cycle of saving, as he discusses overhauling Kiwisaver.

Two fighter jets have collided at an air show in the US.

An Iranian state TV presenter has fired a gun in studio during a live broadcast segment.

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The crowd looks on at the New Zealand Surfing Champs, Manu Bay, Raglan, on 17 May 2026.

Raglan laps up international attention from surf championships

The World Surf League arrived at Manu Bay on Friday, marking the first time New Zealand has hosted a combined men's and women's Championship Tour event.

6 mins ago

Two people killed in a helicopter crash in remote terrain northwest of Queenstown yesterday.

Two killed in chartered helicopter crash

Emergency services were alerted to the crash at around 9.50am on Sunday, with the aircraft crashing into a mountainside in rugged alpine terrain in Otago’s backcountry.

47 mins ago

1:30

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

'We'd like to have our bank back': Winston Peters on BNZ buyback proposal

The New Zealand First leader said reclaiming BNZ from Australian ownership was a long-term investment in national wealth that would return control of the country's banking system.

8:07am

9:46

Paul Fair has clocked about 10,000 kilometres driving TR Group's first hydrogen fuel cell trucks, testing routes and training other drivers.

Fleet of hydrogen trucks set to hit the road

A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there is renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high.

7:36am

1:30

Horse trekking across the station could be on the agenda for a future lessee.

Five applicants compete for lease of New Zealand's largest farm

Five applicants are competing to run Molesworth Station as the Department of Conservation weighs new plans for farming, conservation, tourism and public access.

7:00am

3:00

Unforeseen cancellations, the cost-of-living crisis and shortages of the delicacy are being blamed.

Fears this year's Bluff oyster festival could be the last

The annual event is one of Southland's major economic drivers, injecting an estimated $4 million into the local economy.

6:00am

2:28

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

'We'd like to have our bank back': Winston Peters on BNZ buyback proposal

The New Zealand First leader said reclaiming BNZ from Australian ownership was a long-term investment in national wealth that would return control of the country's banking system.

8:07am

9:46

Paul Fair has clocked about 10,000 kilometres driving TR Group's first hydrogen fuel cell trucks, testing routes and training other drivers.

Fleet of hydrogen trucks set to hit the road

A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there is renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high.

7:36am

1:30

Horse trekking across the station could be on the agenda for a future lessee.

Five applicants compete for lease of New Zealand's largest farm

Five applicants are competing to run Molesworth Station as the Department of Conservation weighs new plans for farming, conservation, tourism and public access.

7:00am

3:00

Unforeseen cancellations, the cost-of-living crisis and shortages of the delicacy are being blamed.

Fears this year's Bluff oyster festival could be the last

The annual event is one of Southland's major economic drivers, injecting an estimated $4 million into the local economy.

6:00am

2:28

The crowd looks on at the New Zealand Surfing Champs, Manu Bay, Raglan, on 17 May 2026.

Raglan laps up international attention from surf championships

The World Surf League arrived at Manu Bay on Friday, marking the first time New Zealand has hosted a combined men's and women's Championship Tour event.

6 mins ago

Two people killed in a helicopter crash in remote terrain northwest of Queenstown yesterday.

Two killed in chartered helicopter crash

Emergency services were alerted to the crash at around 9.50am on Sunday, with the aircraft crashing into a mountainside in rugged alpine terrain in Otago’s backcountry.

47 mins ago

1:30

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.

'We'd like to have our bank back': Winston Peters on BNZ buyback proposal

The New Zealand First leader said reclaiming BNZ from Australian ownership was a long-term investment in national wealth that would return control of the country's banking system.

8:07am

9:46

Paul Fair has clocked about 10,000 kilometres driving TR Group's first hydrogen fuel cell trucks, testing routes and training other drivers.

Fleet of hydrogen trucks set to hit the road

A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there is renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high.

7:36am

1:30

Horse trekking across the station could be on the agenda for a future lessee.

Five applicants compete for lease of New Zealand's largest farm

Five applicants are competing to run Molesworth Station as the Department of Conservation weighs new plans for farming, conservation, tourism and public access.

7:00am

3:00

Unforeseen cancellations, the cost-of-living crisis and shortages of the delicacy are being blamed.

Fears this year's Bluff oyster festival could be the last

The annual event is one of Southland's major economic drivers, injecting an estimated $4 million into the local economy.

6:00am

2:28

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