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Fuel cost jumps $40 in a week: Who's feeling it most?
It comes as research shows about half of us think it would be impossible to live without a car.

Deputy PM David Seymour outlines 5 lessons learned from Covid in addressing NZ's fuel response
The Deputy PM says it would be "mad to ignore a live experiment in politics and policy during a scary global situation" given the country was facing another global event.

Police investigate reported hit-and-run in South Auckland
Police are investigating a report of a hit-and-run in Otara.

Three more Bluebridge sailings cancelled after Maritime NZ detains ferry
It’s been 10 days since a technical fault was discovered on board the Connemara.

Search underway in Cook Strait after person goes overboard from ferry
Police were alerted to the incident around 2.20am.

Water shift to Tiaki Wai won’t stop rates increases across Wellington
It’s expected the average household will pay an extra $310 next financial year, or about $6 each week, on water.

Africa's energy giants eye long-term gains on Iran war disruption

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

The strategically-placed aid game
Fear and politics are increasingly dictating where our shrinking aid money is going

Cold temps sweep across Aotearoa, frost for parts of South Island
We’re finally getting a break from wet weather, but cold temperatures sweep across the country in its stead.

Fuel industry welcomes government's moves to increase capacity, says it won't help overnight
Industry leaders are welcoming the government's moves to increase fuel capacity, but say while it will help with long-term concerns price spikes are a bigger worry.

Wales boss Bellamy to keep 'best job in the world'
Craig Bellamy underlines his commitment to staying on as Wales head coach, describing it as the best job in the world.

Search underway after person goes overboard from ferry in Cook Strait
A KiwiRail spokesperson said the incident happened from its Kaiarahi ferry.

Céline Dion announces comeback shows: 'I'm so ready for this'
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

Forestry industry unsure if it's included in national fuel plan
A forestry group wants the industry to be listed as critical in the government's national fuel plan, saying it's crucial and supports other key sectors.

The 16 best tech deals in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is almost over after a full week of crazy tech deals to look forward to. It kicked off on March 25th and wraps up on March 31st, so you still have some time to grab great deals. The only catch? Not all deals will last the entire...

Tauranga City Council hires four legal firms after fatal Mauao landslide
Tauranga City Council has hired four legal firms as it responds to several formal inquiries into the deadly Mauao landslide.

Live: Deputy PM David Seymour on New Zealand's fuel response
The Deputy Prime Minister is speaking at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

Cricket-All-rounder Swanepoel leaves team during final to catch flight

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy

Italy Brings In New Measures In 2026 To Tackle Overtourism

Israeli lawmakers pass bill reviving death penalty for terrorists

‘Broken glass’: Rival F1 chief renews war of words with sacked Red Bull boss
Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes’ interest in buying a stake in Alpine is an attempt to scupper a potential Christian Horner deal.

Roblox, YouTube caught in major children’s privacy overhaul
A new draft code would give children the right to demand deletion of their data and ban “dark patterns” designed to trick them into sharing more.

Euphoria season three trailer: Everything we know so far
The third season will air on 12 April and picks up five years on from the last episode.

Can emissions shrink while the economy grows?
The report says moving to a low emissions economy could help increase GDP by $22b billion by 2035.