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Media Insider: The new TVNZ+ app - TVNZ on when final bugs will be ironed out; announces Football World Cup price

4 May 2026 at 08:13
Breakfast host Tova O'Brien describes 'negative nellies' complaining about TVNZ+ glitches.

Some TVNZ viewers have struggled to watch Breakfast and 1 News at Six on the new TVNZ+ app because of technology issues. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

Some TVNZ viewers have struggled to watch Breakfast and 1 News at Six on the new TVNZ+ app because of technology issues. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

Some TVNZ viewers have struggled to watch Breakfast and 1 News at Six on the new TVNZ+ app because of technology issues. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

Some TVNZ viewers have struggled to watch Breakfast and 1 News at Six on the new TVNZ+ app because of technology issues. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

Abbey Caves inquest focuses on ignored MetService orange heavy rain warnings

4 May 2026 at 08:00
Worried parents sent urgent emails the previous night, warning about the heavy rain.

Emergency services on the scene at Abbey Caves on May 9, 2023, where 15‑year‑old Karnin Petera (inset) died. Photo / NZME

Emergency services on the scene at Abbey Caves on May 9, 2023, where 15‑year‑old Karnin Petera (inset) died. Photo / NZME

Emergency services on the scene at Abbey Caves on May 9, 2023, where 15‑year‑old Karnin Petera (inset) died. Photo / NZME

Emergency services on the scene at Abbey Caves on May 9, 2023, where 15‑year‑old Karnin Petera (inset) died. Photo / NZME

HDC: Anaesthetist breached patient rights after using drug patient didn’t want

4 May 2026 at 07:00
The anaesthetist said he didn't think it was important enough to tell her about the drug.

During surgery a doctor was given a drug she instructed was not to be used and fell seriously ill a week after surgery. The Health and Disability Commissioner has upheld her complaint. Photo / Santiago Nunez

During surgery a doctor was given a drug she instructed was not to be used and fell seriously ill a week after surgery. The Health and Disability Commissioner has upheld her complaint. Photo / Santiago Nunez

During surgery a doctor was given a drug she instructed was not to be used and fell seriously ill a week after surgery. The Health and Disability Commissioner has upheld her complaint. Photo / Santiago Nunez

During surgery a doctor was given a drug she instructed was not to be used and fell seriously ill a week after surgery. The Health and Disability Commissioner has upheld her complaint. Photo / Santiago Nunez

Spirit Airlines shutdown: The end of ultra-low-cost carriers everywhere?

4 May 2026 at 07:00
Cut-price in a sometimes cut-throat industry: how can they survive?

Spirit Airlines aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida last month. Photo / Getty Images

Spirit Airlines aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida last month. Photo / Getty Images

Spirit Airlines aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida last month. Photo / Getty Images

Spirit Airlines aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida last month. Photo / Getty Images

How weight loss pills changed my relationship with food

4 May 2026 at 06:41
Weight loss medication has changed the way I feel about myself, says Melissa Nightingale.

Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale has lost 28kg on weight loss drugs and says she doesn't regret using the controversial method. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale has lost 28kg on weight loss drugs and says she doesn't regret using the controversial method. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale has lost 28kg on weight loss drugs and says she doesn't regret using the controversial method. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Wellington reporter Melissa Nightingale has lost 28kg on weight loss drugs and says she doesn't regret using the controversial method. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young convicted for role in drafting dying man’s hospital will

4 May 2026 at 06:28
The will left $500,000 to Xinfeng (Lily) Li but was later thrown out in court.

Frank Lane in his hospital bed signing a will prepared by ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young. The will was subsequently ruled invalid and Young was convicted of breaching the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act.

Frank Lane in his hospital bed signing a will prepared by ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young. The will was subsequently ruled invalid and Young was convicted of breaching the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act.

Frank Lane in his hospital bed signing a will prepared by ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young. The will was subsequently ruled invalid and Young was convicted of breaching the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act.

Frank Lane in his hospital bed signing a will prepared by ex-lawyer Jinyue (Paul) Young. The will was subsequently ruled invalid and Young was convicted of breaching the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act.

NZ sharemarket starts week up 0.4% - Market close

4 May 2026 at 06:19
The S&P/NZX 50 index closed at 13,097.68, up 58.48 points or 0.45%.

Seven OPEC producers, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to a small increase in official June output quotas, adding around 188,000 barrels a day. Photo / AP

Seven OPEC producers, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to a small increase in official June output quotas, adding around 188,000 barrels a day. Photo / AP

Seven OPEC producers, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to a small increase in official June output quotas, adding around 188,000 barrels a day. Photo / AP

Seven OPEC producers, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to a small increase in official June output quotas, adding around 188,000 barrels a day. Photo / AP

MetService forecast: Wet, windy and warmer change on the way for NZ

4 May 2026 at 05:08
Most regions are set to see rain by Thursday, with heavier bursts in the west.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Autumnal rain and wind returns from Wednesday, as broad areas of low pressure pop up.

Latitude Finance hack: Victim says Privacy Commissioner looking into complaint after ‘crazy’ amount of time

4 May 2026 at 05:00
Watchdog says it will approach finance firm three years after millions of licences stolen.

In the Genoapay and Gem hack, data from millions of driver licences was stolen. Photo / Dean Purcell

In the Genoapay and Gem hack, data from millions of driver licences was stolen. Photo / Dean Purcell

In the Genoapay and Gem hack, data from millions of driver licences was stolen. Photo / Dean Purcell

In the Genoapay and Gem hack, data from millions of driver licences was stolen. Photo / Dean Purcell

Kinleith crash victim named as Regina Katzenschlager, Austrian Parkinson Society president

4 May 2026 at 03:59
An obituary said she significantly shaped the care of Parkinson's disease patients.

Dr Regina Katzenschlager, of Austria, died in a crash on SH1, near Kinleith. Photo / Screenshot / Austrian Society of Neurology

Dr Regina Katzenschlager, of Austria, died in a crash on SH1, near Kinleith. Photo / Screenshot / Austrian Society of Neurology

Dr Regina Katzenschlager, of Austria, died in a crash on SH1, near Kinleith. Photo / Screenshot / Austrian Society of Neurology

Dr Regina Katzenschlager, of Austria, died in a crash on SH1, near Kinleith. Photo / Screenshot / Austrian Society of Neurology

Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo resigns after investigation finds he made inappropriate political commentary

4 May 2026 at 03:15
Investigation finds Stobo made 'laudatory' comments about the coalition Government.

Craig Stobo was known for sharing his views on topical political and economic issues, including with Michael Laws on The Platform. Photo / Dean Purcell

Craig Stobo was known for sharing his views on topical political and economic issues, including with Michael Laws on The Platform. Photo / Dean Purcell

Craig Stobo was known for sharing his views on topical political and economic issues, including with Michael Laws on The Platform. Photo / Dean Purcell

Craig Stobo was known for sharing his views on topical political and economic issues, including with Michael Laws on The Platform. Photo / Dean Purcell

Cambridge International exam results: New Zealand schools with the highest‑achieving students

4 May 2026 at 03:00
The schools with the most individual awards have been revealed.

Cambridge International exam results are through and numerous Kiwi students are top in the world. Graphic / NZ Herald

Cambridge International exam results are through and numerous Kiwi students are top in the world. Graphic / NZ Herald

Cambridge International exam results are through and numerous Kiwi students are top in the world. Graphic / NZ Herald

Cambridge International exam results are through and numerous Kiwi students are top in the world. Graphic / NZ Herald
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