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Care unions taking action against HNZ over petrol costs

Great Barrier Island care worker Kerris Adlam. Photo: Supplied

Care unions taking action against HNZ over petrol costs

Care workers' unions are taking legal action against Health NZ, with carers in remote areas saying the price of petrol is so high they're losing money visiting more remote clients.

Bluebridge ferry detained by Maritime NZ after inspection

The Connemara has been out of service since last week. Photo: RNZ (file)

Bluebridge ferry detained by Maritime NZ after inspection

Maritime NZ has detained Bluebridge's Connemara at its Wellington berth after more than a week of cancelled crossings.

New figures show increase in national fuel stocks

In New Zealand petrol prices are already climbing rapidly, with forecasts that they could push...

New figures show increase in national fuel stocks

There has been an increase in total petrol and diesel stocks, while jet fuel levels remain normal, according to the latest fuel stocks update.

Freight hit by nine days of Bluebridge cancellations

Freight hit by nine days of Bluebridge cancellations

It's been nine days since sailings were halted aboard the embattled BlueBridge ferry, Connemara due to a technical fault.

Illicit cigarettes 'brazenly sold' across Auckland

A screenshot of a video of tobacco products that has been posted on Facebook. Photo:&nbsp...

Illicit tobacco products 'brazenly sold' across Auckland

Black market cigarettes are being brazenly sold at heavily discounted prices in Auckland, undermining one of the biggest barriers to smoking - the cost.

Survey shows overwhelming support for free dental care

Stories have flooded into the Herald of the painful health conditions families are putting up...

Survey shows overwhelming support for free dental care

There is escalating support for dental care to be absorbed by New Zealand's public health system and to be made free for adults, new research shows.

'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel

'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel

The government should start prioritising diesel allocation now as the fuel situation is only getting worse, Westpac's chief economist says.

NZ pursuing fuel options 'with urgency': Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

NZ pursuing fuel options 'with urgency': Luxon

Fuel stocks remain strong, the prime minister says, but Cabinet has today discussed pursuing further commercial opportunities to add to current supplies.

'Possibly intentional': Damaged cable causes diesel leak

Emergency services respond to sabotaged fuel pipe at Auckland petrol station. Photo: RNZ

'Possibly intentional': Damaged cable causes diesel leak

Fire and Emergency have discovered that it is a power cable - not a fuel pipe - which has caused a diesel leak in South Auckland on Monday.

Person dies following Christchurch crash

Person dies following Christchurch crash

One person has died following a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week that left five people hospitalised.

Call for action after wild party at short-stay house

Phyllis St residents say the party house is listed on short-stay accommodation platforms. Photo:...

Call for action after wild party at short-stay house

Police say violence at an Auckland party that saw a young person hospitalised is an isolated incident, but neighbours maintain it's an ongoing issue that needs addressing.

Financial boost for some Kiwis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Financial boost for some Kiwis

Policy changes and annual adjustments will increase financial support for more than 1 million Kiwis from mid-week, the government says.

Concerns over NHI number mixup

Patient Voice Aotearoa chairperson Malcolm Mulholland. Photo: supplied

Concerns over NHI number mixup

A patient advocate warns the consequences of people receiving incorrect medical treatment due to mistaken identity can be catastrophic.

Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury

Stolen goods have been donated to Habitat for Humanity New Zealand. Photo: NZ Police

Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury

A local charity is to benefit from stolen kitchen items, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in court.

Govt wants feedback on fuel barriers

Govt wants feedback on fuel barriers

The Ministry for Regulation is urging businesses, fuel users, freight operators and the wider public to report issues.

Auckland fog lifts

Auckland fog lifts

Flights on Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch routes were cancelled or delayed due to earlier fog in Auckland.

Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild

The Cathedral remains unfinished since the devastating earthquake in 2011. Image: Frank Films

Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild

Winston Peters has committed $15 million to completing the rebuild of Christchurch's Cathedral if NZ First is part of the next government.

Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat

Courtney Habib (pictured) was sentenced alongside twin Carmen in the Manukau District Court this...

Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat

Courtney Habib said stealing is "just a way of life" for her, while identical twin Carmen said she was "never happy" shoplifting with her family.

Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'

Christchurch police are appealing for the public's help after they say a store worker's arm was broken during an aggravated robbery.

Mayor questions need to close factories

Central Hawke's Bay mayor Will Foley. Photo: Supplied

Mayor questions need to close factories

The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay says the region has been hit hard by back-to-back announcements of factory closures.

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