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MegaETH’s $500M Pre-Deposit Turns Into a Full Rewind After Missteps Pile Up

‘Genuine privilege’: Simon Dallow signs off 6pm news for the final time
Dallow had been the presenter of 1News at Six for nearly 20 years.

Man who died after being pepper sprayed 'deserved humanity and protection'
Caleb Moefa'auo was pepper sprayed in prison.

Watch: Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato performs live with the NZSO
Multi-Grammy and Olivier Award-winning American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato makes her New Zealand debut, live from 6.30pm.

'Walk up and get a tattoo': New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival returns to New Plymouth
Thousands of people are expected to cram into New Plymouth's TSB Stadium over the weekend for the festival.

National MP Catherine Wedd leads e-scooter rules revamp
E-scooter injuries have reportedly cost ACC almost $14 million in 2025.

‘I could have killed someone’: Man fell asleep at the wheel after weekend of spiritual healing
“I didn’t do anything, I simply surrendered and held on,” he said.

Humpback whale puts on 'amazing, awesome, unforgettable' display at Bream Bay
Friends fishing in Northland's Bream Bay were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, when a huge humpback whale leapt from the sea just 50 metres from their boat.

Lahav 433 chief return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation

Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks

Health workers' strike: Hundreds in Auckland call for increased staffing, better pay
In Auckland, hundreds of striking workers picketed outside the central hospital, calling for increased staffing levels and better pay.

Australia captain left out of squad for second Ashes test
Pat Cummins has been left out of an unchanged 14-man Australia squad for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, in what could be a major clue that the regular skipper is not going to play the upcoming pink ball fixture against England.

Car hits power pole blocking State Highway 36 near Tauranga
Motorists urged to avoid Pyes Pa Road after crash brings down lines.

Tavernier defiant but are players good enough to take Rangers forward?
Rangers captain James Tavernier insists his side can still reach the knockout stages of the Europa League despite taking just one point from their opening five fixtures.

Backyard Gang Wars: Thuggery or a way to heal, doco asks
"My normal is totally different to your normal": John Paul 'fight dog' Te Rito says the events are about healing, connecting and role-modelling a better way.

Parents fear long-term impacts of asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand exposure
In the last two weeks there's been rolling recalls of the magic sand used by children and schools across the country.

NZ Transport Agency assures Minister Chris Bishop braking system not inherently unsafe
The transport agency has assured the minister that the braking system is not unsafe, going against findings in the 2018 death of Graeme Rabbits.

A new era for Waiwera: Abandoned hot springs (finally) set for $50m transformation
The once iconic geothermal resort is set to be revived, with the owners envisioning a world-class bathing and wellness destination.

‘It’s just awful:’ Residents angry after road in upmarket suburb dug up twice in 18 months
Less than a year after Christchurch City Council spent almost $1m resurfacing Glandovey Rd, contractors are back ripping it up again, this time for water-main renewals.

Findings from first phase of Whakaari inquest 'valuable', but questions remain for bereaved families
Counsel for the bereaved families and survivors says the question still remains - was it ever appropriate to run tours on Whakaari/White Island during volcanic alert level two?

SH36 blocked after car hits power pole
The crash happened near Tauranga.

HONOR Brings Next-Generation Phones to New Zealand, Including New Foldable
The launch introduces the HONOR Magic V5, the world's thinnestÂ foldable smartphone to date, and the HONOR 400 Pro, which brings revolutionary AI photo editing capabilities to users.

Deepti commands big fee but Healy unsold in WPL
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma returns to UP Warriorz for 3.2 Indian crore (approx £272,000), just short of the record 3.4 Indian crore Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid for India opener Smirti Mandhana in 2023.