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Fuel crisis: 'Business as usual', Luxon says - but some industries are struggling
It comes as supply chain data shows the last shipments of fuel from Gulf Oil for New Zealand are likely to arrive on 20 April.

Emergency services respond to sabotaged fuel pipe at Auckland petrol station
Police say they are making enquiries into reports that a fuel pipe outside a petrol station in South Auckland has been sabotaged.

One person dead following crash in Christchurch's Belfast
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash in Belfast last week.

Turning wine into fuel: The sustainable reinvention of Giesen
For a winery based at the bottom of the world, distance isn’t an excuse. It shapes every decision.

New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
New Zealand tech awards draw record entries as finalists span company growth, agritech and deep tech amid sector resilience.

Fuel crisis: Rural distributors forced to prioritse as certain ports introduce allocation rules
The hops harvest had just ended, it's the middle of the grape harvest, and some ports have introduced rules that are making it hard to get fuel to everyone, Fern Energy says.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking as nation awaits fuel supply update
There's no sign of a ceasefire in the Iran war as concerns grow over fuel stocks.

Head coach leaves crisis Premier League club after disastrous 44-day spell
Tottenham and Igor Tudor have parted ways after his seven matches in charge with the North London club still mired in a relegation fight.

'Very pleased': Luck goes Lawson's way as he scores more F1 points
Smiles again for Liam Lawson as some luck went his way in the Japanese Grand Prix.

From BestStart to KiwiSaver: Changes that might affect your wallet on 1 April
Some additional shifts can make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings.

‘Scary moment’: Why F1 drivers are angry with rules after Bearman’s 308kph crash
Drivers have demanded immediate changes to the 2026 regulations in the wake of Ollie Bearman’s terrifying crash into the barriers in Japan.

OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299
OPPO's Find N6 foldable lands in New Zealand with a 8.12-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and NZD $3,299 price tag.

Meta and Google lost a major social media addiction lawsuit. Their troubles are far from over.

Better Space Stock: Rocket Lab vs. Redwire

Southland farmer takes edible bale netting invention to Europe
The Orepuki deer farmer, who invented edible bale netting, has his eyes set on international markets and the British royal family.

Weather: More heavy rain, strong wind to sweep in from the north
A yellow heavy rain watch is in place for Auckland, Waikato, Taupo and Taumaranui, while a local warning has been issued for the earlier storm-hit and saturated parts of Northland.

Porirua man granted Supported Living Payment after ongoing battle
The man was deemed "no current capacity to work" due diabetes complications, but Work and Income needed some convincing.

Soccer: Cagous 'bring together' New Caledonia after Jamaica defeat
New Caledonia's national men's soccer team has received accolades from home, the Pacific region and beyond following their narrow defeat to the Reggae Boyz.

NZ joining US-led military action in Middle East ‘not something we’d be up for’, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he does not foresee New Zealand joining US-led military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Risk of thunderstorms and widespread showers across the country
There’s a low risk of thunderstorms in central North Island this morning, and a moderate risk for Marlborough in the afternoon.

New Lower Hutt motorway plan leaves residents feeling like 'sitting ducks'
While some residents back the plan for the proposed motorway linking Lower Hutt and Porirua, it has left others feeling scared and angry.