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Gadgets from the '90s and 2000s are making a comeback and fetching record prices in the second-hand market.

New Zealand

Why your dusty old gadgets could be worth more than you think

Gadgets from the '90s and 2000s are making a comeback, and fetching record prices in the second-hand market.

7:00pm

2:22

New Zealand

Fears of 'backlash and mockery' played into new Auckland rail line names

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News

Life

'You get used to whatever you have': What a budgeting whizz spends at the supermarket

Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Waihīrere performing at Te Matatini 2025

Te Ao Māori

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

7:29pm

Officers travelling through Paraparaumu received reports of a shoplifting in progress at about 5.15pm on Thursday.

Crime and Justice

Four charged in alleged meat, cosmetics and clothes shoplifting ring

Four offenders are before the courts after police linked them to a spree targeting supermarkets and retail stores across the lower North Island.

New Zealanders are being reminded that colder weather brings more than winter wardrobes – it also marks the beginning of flu season.

Health

Flu vaccines, winter bugs and what you need to know this season

Colder weather helps viruses spread more easily, but vaccination and simple habits can help keep you well through the colder months.

Dan Hall of Auckland FC celebrates following the A-League Men Elimination Final match between Auckland FC and Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium.

Football

Auckland FC beat Melbourne City in penalty shootout

Dan Hall slotted home to let them party for good, as 7-6 shootout winners.

8:43pm

Business

Moa Point support fund opens, some businesses say threshold 'too high'

Wellington businesses can apply for grants up to $35k after the February wastewater failure, but some say the 50% revenue-loss threshold is too high.

6:18pm

3:32

Comet C/2025 R3 seen from Wellington at around 6.45pm Friday. Source: Brian Diettrich

New Zealand

A rare comet is dazzling NZ skies — here's how Kiwis can spot it

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is currently visible from New Zealand and is expected to remain in view for around another week before fading.

View over South Bay from the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway on the South Island.

New Zealand

One dead after boat capsizes off Kaikōura's South Bay

Police were alerted to a boat capsize off the Kaikōura Peninsula just before 1pm on Saturday.

Business

Moa Point support fund opens, some businesses say threshold 'too high'

Wellington businesses can apply for grants up to $35k after the February wastewater failure, but some say the 50% revenue-loss threshold is too high.

6:18pm

3:32

New Zealand

A rare comet is dazzling NZ skies — here's how Kiwis can spot it

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is currently visible from New Zealand and is expected to remain in view for around another week before fading.

New Zealand

One dead after boat capsizes off Kaikōura's South Bay

Police were alerted to a boat capsize off the Kaikōura Peninsula just before 1pm on Saturday.

New Zealand

Why your dusty old gadgets could be worth more than you think

Gadgets from the '90s and 2000s are making a comeback, and fetching record prices in the second-hand market.

7:00pm

2:22

New Zealand

Fears of 'backlash and mockery' played into new Auckland rail line names

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Life

'You get used to whatever you have': What a budgeting whizz spends at the supermarket

Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Te Ao Māori

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

7:29pm

Crime and Justice

Four charged in alleged meat, cosmetics and clothes shoplifting ring

Four offenders are before the courts after police linked them to a spree targeting supermarkets and retail stores across the lower North Island.

Health

Flu vaccines, winter bugs and what you need to know this season

Colder weather helps viruses spread more easily, but vaccination and simple habits can help keep you well through the colder months.

The United States will withdraw about 5000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said.

World

US to pull 5000 troops from Germany amid Trump-Merz spat

Earlier this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership and criticised Washington's lack of strategy in the war.

Several fish and chip shops in England have been caught selling catfish as "traditional fish and chips" to cut costs, a BBC investigation has found.

World

UK chip shops caught selling catfish as 'traditional' fish and chips

A BBC investigation has uncovered rogue fish and chip shops in England selling catfish instead of traditional species such as cod or haddock, without clearly telling customers.

Business

Moa Point support fund opens, some businesses say threshold 'too high'

Wellington businesses can apply for grants up to $35k after the February wastewater failure, but some say the 50% revenue-loss threshold is too high.

6:18pm

3:32

New Zealand

A rare comet is dazzling NZ skies — here's how Kiwis can spot it

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is currently visible from New Zealand and is expected to remain in view for around another week before fading.

World

US to pull 5000 troops from Germany amid Trump-Merz spat

Earlier this week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by the Iranian leadership and criticised Washington's lack of strategy in the war.

World

UK chip shops caught selling catfish as 'traditional' fish and chips

A BBC investigation has uncovered rogue fish and chip shops in England selling catfish instead of traditional species such as cod or haddock, without clearly telling customers.

New Zealand

One dead after boat capsizes off Kaikōura's South Bay

Police were alerted to a boat capsize off the Kaikōura Peninsula just before 1pm on Saturday.

New Zealand

Why your dusty old gadgets could be worth more than you think

Gadgets from the '90s and 2000s are making a comeback, and fetching record prices in the second-hand market.

7:00pm

2:22

New Zealand

Fears of 'backlash and mockery' played into new Auckland rail line names

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Life

'You get used to whatever you have': What a budgeting whizz spends at the supermarket

Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Te Ao Māori

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

7:29pm

Crime and Justice

Four charged in alleged meat, cosmetics and clothes shoplifting ring

Four offenders are before the courts after police linked them to a spree targeting supermarkets and retail stores across the lower North Island.

New Zealand

Why your dusty old gadgets could be worth more than you think

Gadgets from the '90s and 2000s are making a comeback, and fetching record prices in the second-hand market.

7:00pm

2:22

New Zealand

Fears of 'backlash and mockery' played into new Auckland rail line names

Debate over the names stretched across three years and five different approaches before a final decision was made.

Life

'You get used to whatever you have': What a budgeting whizz spends at the supermarket

Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.

Te Ao Māori

Waihīrere defend Tamararo regional kapa haka title

Four groups have qualified to represent Te Tairāwhiti region at Te Matatini 2027.

7:29pm

Crime and Justice

Four charged in alleged meat, cosmetics and clothes shoplifting ring

Four offenders are before the courts after police linked them to a spree targeting supermarkets and retail stores across the lower North Island.

Health

Flu vaccines, winter bugs and what you need to know this season

Colder weather helps viruses spread more easily, but vaccination and simple habits can help keep you well through the colder months.

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