Police say Christchurch shooting was a "highly dynamic situation", Christopher Luxon stands by his comments about Netanyahu, and one unhappy meal in Japan.
1 Police say double Christchurch shooting a 'highly dynamic situation'
A woman has died and a man was critically injured in a police shooting in Christchurch overnight.
In an update shortly after midday, Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill said the man was now in a stable, but critical, condition and police did not believe his injuries to be life-threatening.
2 Christopher Luxon stands by Netanyahu comments as Israeli minister hits out
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he stands by his "lost the plot" comment about Benjamin Netanyahu after an Israeli minister hit out at him earlier today on social media.
Speaking to reporters, Luxon said he expressed a "personal view", which reflected "immense frustration from the global community".
3 Fourth major bank cuts home loan rates this week
Economist Cameron Bagrie told 1News recent drops in interest rates were good for buyers but they were not good for savers.
"Banks are trimming rates on both sides of their balance sheet. Term deposit rates have been coming down and in line with mortgage rates. So there's some winners out there and there's some losers on the other side," he said.
4 Philip Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The Auckland eye surgeon, found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year, may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.
Pauline Hanna, who managed the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine as an executive director at Counties Manukau Health, died in her Remuera home on April 5, 2021.
5 Kmart warned by Commerce Commission over 'greenwashing' cotton claims
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Kmart NZ for what it alleged were unsubstantiated claims in its "100% sustainably sourced cotton" advertising.
The 100% sustainable cotton claims were made from August 4, 2023 and removed on October 4, 2024.
Woman dead, man hospitalised in Christchurch police shooting — News on TVNZ+
Police said immediate medical assistance was provided to the woman but "tragically she passed away a short time later".
ONE UNHAPPY MEAL
Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has cancelled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokémon cards, apologising after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores.
The meals, called Happy Sets in Japan, were meant for children. They came with a toy, such as a tiny plastic Pikachu, and a Pokémon card.
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