New Zealand
1News

News in 90 Seconds August 11

By 1News Reporters
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.

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

New Zealand

SHARE ME

More Stories

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.

27 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

A person using a heater (file image).

Student surge during free power hour knocks out network

Aurora said this winter crews had attended more than 25 outages in Dunedin's student area.

7:58pm

Latest

Popular

27 mins ago

Where have all the ATMs gone?

1:29

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

28 mins ago

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111

1:29

Residents search through the rubble after an earthquake struck Pereira, Colombia.

44 mins ago

Trump signs order to space out childhood vaccines, against advice

1:29

President Donald Trump holds up an image taken from his Truth Social account as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. watches during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines.

9:08am

News in 90 Seconds August 11

1:29

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

9:05am

Former Silver Ferns captain Ana Noovao dies aged 58

1:29

Ana Noovao in action for Auckland in 1992.

8:47am

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

1:29

Shocked woman trying to pay online shopping (File image).
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

Sir Sam Neill.

Sir Sam Neill filmed Legend of Zelda role before his death

The New Zealand screen icon died from pneumonia last month aged 78, after an extensive screen career which spanned more than five decades.

Sat, Aug 8

This combination of images show, from left, Zendaya at The Odyssey premiere in New York on July 14, 2026, Demi Moore at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2026, and Lady Gaga at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026.

Why are celebrities now wearing 'Fecal Matter'

When asked what an ethereal Zendaya was wearing for the Odyssey premiere in New York, her stylist Law Roach responded: "Fecal Matter".

Sat, Aug 8

Ariana Grande arrives at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Ariana Grande sets off talk about body and beauty standards – again

Fri, Aug 7

Shortland Street 2026 is the series' 35th season.

Shortland Street’s shot in the arm: More episodes in 2027

Tue, Aug 4

Ariana Grande arrives at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Ariana Grande to 'step back from visibility' amid intense scrutiny

Tue, Aug 4