Air India crash a year on: Pilot suicide or technical failure?; Head of NZ's biggest bank to step down; Two men arrested over spate of EV charger thefts across Wellington.
Air India crash a year on: Pilot suicide or technical failure?
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 erupted into a ball of flames, crashing back down to the ground less than a minute after take-off.
All but one of the 242 people on board were killed, as well as 19 people on the ground.
A year on, how much do we know about what caused this tragedy?
Head of New Zealand's biggest bank to step down
ANZ NZ chief executive Antonia Watson will step down from the helm of New Zealand's largest bank in September.
Watson will finish up in the role on September 30, the end of FY26, to be replaced by ANZ NZ leadership team member Ben Kelleher.
Two men arrested over spate of EV charger thefts across Wellington
Two men have been arrested after a spate of thefts at electric vehicle charging stations across Wellington and Lower Hutt caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
A search carried out at a Naenae address last night uncovered six EV chargers and several cables, along with equipment police say was consistent with breaking down the units into parts for sale.
Watch: FIFA World Cup kicks off with stunning opening ceremony
The ceremony was a massive spectacle, launching the biggest World Cup ever.
ONE WATCHING GUIDE
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off this morning with the opening ceremony and match between Mexico and South Africa, and the later match between South Korea and Czechia.
Here's how you can catch all 104 games in New Zealand.
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