News in 90 Seconds October 7

'Stop telling lies': Brown and McAnulty clash in post-debate panel

Both Simeon Brown and Kieran McAnulty claimed their boss had won last night's leaders debate.

Helicopters join battle as Queenstown fire surges to 1200ha

The blaze broke out at Walter Peak Station on Tuesday, spreading to 1200ha and sending smoke billowing across the area.

Re-investigation uncovers 11 cases of alleged offending after initial reports

The re-investigations, under Operation Hark, began after concerns were raised about Detective Inspector Kevan Verry's handling of a historical sexual abuse case in Northland that had sat for a couple of years with no action.

Gym franchise weighs in with $100m expansion plans

Chain will make the multi-million-dollar investment over the next five years, opening around 50 new gyms and creating up to 1000 jobs nationwide.