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Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

Opponents vow to halt controversial Hawke's Bay dam project

A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke's Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again.

Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

Diesel prices set to surge over $4 a litre

Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week.

Residents told to be ready to evacuate as rain bears down

The main road in Kawakawa after the Northland heavy rain. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Residents told to be ready to evacuate as rain bears down

People in Tauranga feeling unsafe when heavy rain bears down on the city are being urged to evacuate.

Luxon dodges questions on latest poll

Christopher Lyuxon was facing questions about Iran, fuel prices and National's poll numbers at...

Luxon dodges questions on latest poll

The prime minister refused to engage with questions over the latest poll result at the post-Cabinet media conference.

One person arrested after 'serious assault'

Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this...

One person arrested after 'serious assault'

One person has been arrested following what police are describing as a "serious assault" in Hamilton.

'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar

'Tipping point': More Kiwis switching to electric cars, solar

New Zealand has reached a "tipping point", with more people switching to electric cars and solar as Meridian Energy's weekly app registrations increase by 214 percent, it says.

Family of missing Chch woman 'desperately worried'

Family of missing Christchurch woman 'desperately worried' for her safety

The family of a Christchurch woman who has been missing for nearly eight months are "desperately worried for her safety", police say.

Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain

The cyclone is expected to hit New Zealand at the end of the week or into the weekend. Image:...

Cyclone bearing down as North Island braces for more rain

Heavy rain arrived in Northland on Tuesday as a subtropical low approaches the upper North Island and makes its way south.

Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'

Nicola Willis speaks after the latest government update on fuel supplies, yesterday. Photo: RNZ

Willis bemoans 'sad reality' NZ at mercy of US administration's 'feelings'

The finance minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war...

Schools prepare for big diesel heating bills

Schools that use diesel for heating are locking up their fuel tanks and preparing for big bills when they return from the April holidays.

Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch

Two employees hospitalised after aggravated robberies in Christchurch

Police are making inquiries after two aggravated robberies in Christchurch on Monday evening.

Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll

National Party leader Christopher Luxon (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll

The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up, but still below 30%, and Labour slightly down, while NZ First has seen a surge in support.

Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers

Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust said the drop in Monarch butterflies was even more...

Survey shows significant decline in butterfly numbers

A survey has found that New Zealand's butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species.

Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Fuel stocks 'remain within expectations'

Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks.

Drenching on way for upper North Island, cyclones being tracked

MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week.

Social worker, teen student shared sexual fantasies over message

Social worker, teen student shared sexual fantasies over message

A social worker with decades of experience shared sexual fantasies and intimate photos with a teen student at a school where she worked.

Peters to meet Rubio in DC

Winston Peters (left) with Marco Rubio in Washington DC, in 2025. Photo: Getty Images

Peters to meet Rubio in DC

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to the United States, where he is set to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among others, in Washington DC.