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News in 90 Seconds August 11

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9:08am

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why power prices are unlikely to fall, and a bizarre twist in an Australian homicide investigation. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why power prices are unlikely to fall, and a bizarre twist in an Australian homicide investigation.

An economist says there's unlikely to be any power price easing, even after a record profit from Contact Energy.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has hit Colombia, killing at least 100 people.

An Australian homicide investigation has taken a turn, when it was discovered the 'body' was not human remains.

Cam Roigard's been scratched from the All Blacks squad to face the Sharks in Durban.

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A British man is recovering in hospital after his house exploded.

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Lyndon Watson says his family is working to protect the rights of people investing in clean energy across New Zealand.

The fight over sun, shade and Napier’s six-story high-density future

A family that spent $110,000 on a premium solar power system fears the sale of a $9 million Kāinga Ora residential property opposite them could cast a literal shadow over their investment.

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Payments NZ reported about $265 million had been scammed out of New Zealand bank accounts in the past year.

Where have all the ATMs gone?

If you have looked for somewhere to get cash out recently, you might have noticed a change – many bank-owned ATMs have vanished.

33 mins ago

1:29

Shocked woman trying to pay online shopping (File image).

Westpac says $75k of 'subscription trap' payments blocked per day

Overseas e-commerce sites are finding new ways to trap New Zealanders into unwanted payments, with banks urging shoppers to do their homework before clicking "purchase".

8:47am

1:29

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Christopher Luxon's grip on leadership questioned again

National MPs reportedly spent the day on the phones, with one confirming they had fielded "several" phone calls about a potential leadership change.

7:45am

4:28

Dan Te Whenua Walker.

Māori AI founder warns NZ is moving too slowly on data sovereignty

Dan Te Whenua Walker says Māori need to be involved earlier, particularly in the design and development of AI systems.

7:12am

4:09

Siuta Laulaupea'alu Uhi, of Henderson, died at Waitakere Hospital on November 21, 2025, aged just a year and nine months.

'Profound loss': Toddler died after swallowing drawing pin

Coroner Ian Telford found the 21-month-old’s death was a tragic accident, while warning of the potentially fatal risks posed by small everyday objects around young children.

6:05am

1:29

Shocked woman trying to pay online shopping (File image).

Westpac says $75k of 'subscription trap' payments blocked per day

Overseas e-commerce sites are finding new ways to trap New Zealanders into unwanted payments, with banks urging shoppers to do their homework before clicking "purchase".

8:47am

1:29

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Christopher Luxon's grip on leadership questioned again

National MPs reportedly spent the day on the phones, with one confirming they had fielded "several" phone calls about a potential leadership change.

7:45am

4:28

Dan Te Whenua Walker.

Māori AI founder warns NZ is moving too slowly on data sovereignty

Dan Te Whenua Walker says Māori need to be involved earlier, particularly in the design and development of AI systems.

7:12am

4:09

Siuta Laulaupea'alu Uhi, of Henderson, died at Waitakere Hospital on November 21, 2025, aged just a year and nine months.

'Profound loss': Toddler died after swallowing drawing pin

Coroner Ian Telford found the 21-month-old’s death was a tragic accident, while warning of the potentially fatal risks posed by small everyday objects around young children.

6:05am

1:29

Lyndon Watson says his family is working to protect the rights of people investing in clean energy across New Zealand.

The fight over sun, shade and Napier’s six-story high-density future

A family that spent $110,000 on a premium solar power system fears the sale of a $9 million Kāinga Ora residential property opposite them could cast a literal shadow over their investment.

5 mins ago

1:29

Payments NZ reported about $265 million had been scammed out of New Zealand bank accounts in the past year.

Where have all the ATMs gone?

If you have looked for somewhere to get cash out recently, you might have noticed a change – many bank-owned ATMs have vanished.

33 mins ago

1:29

Shocked woman trying to pay online shopping (File image).

Westpac says $75k of 'subscription trap' payments blocked per day

Overseas e-commerce sites are finding new ways to trap New Zealanders into unwanted payments, with banks urging shoppers to do their homework before clicking "purchase".

8:47am

1:29

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Christopher Luxon's grip on leadership questioned again

National MPs reportedly spent the day on the phones, with one confirming they had fielded "several" phone calls about a potential leadership change.

7:45am

4:28

Dan Te Whenua Walker.

Māori AI founder warns NZ is moving too slowly on data sovereignty

Dan Te Whenua Walker says Māori need to be involved earlier, particularly in the design and development of AI systems.

7:12am

4:09

Siuta Laulaupea'alu Uhi, of Henderson, died at Waitakere Hospital on November 21, 2025, aged just a year and nine months.

'Profound loss': Toddler died after swallowing drawing pin

Coroner Ian Telford found the 21-month-old’s death was a tragic accident, while warning of the potentially fatal risks posed by small everyday objects around young children.

6:05am

1:29

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