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Fuel crisis: $50 a week boost for some families

Prime Minster Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis at today's announcement. Image...

Fuel crisis: $50 a week boost for some families

Only low-to-middle-income workers who have children are eligible for an extra $50 a week. Beneficiaries, superannuitants and those without children are excluded.

Fuel prices to stay high for months, Labour told

It will be months of hiked up fuel prices at the pump even if the conflict in the Middle East was to end today, according to government officials.

ACT's Brooke van Velden quits politics

ACT's Brooke van Velden quits politics

ACT Party MP and minister Brooke van Velden has announced she won't be seeking re-election in November.

Jones says govt seeking advice on how to cut fuel use

Jones says govt seeking advice on how to cut fuel use

The government is getting advice about possible steps towards cutting fuel use, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says.

Govt plans change to fuel imports, 'targeted and temporary' support on way

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Govt plans change to fuel imports, 'targeted and temporary' support on way

The finance minister will reveal "targeted and temporary" support for hard-hit families on Tuesday, as fuel costs continue to rise.

Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record

The start of 2025 saw devastating wildfires rip through large parts of Los Angeles, California....

Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record

Last year was among the hottest on record, as the world's "addiction" to fossil fuels continues to drive global warming, new data shows.

Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard

Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard

Human remains found in a garden on Wellington's south coast are centuries old, according to police.

Bill slammed as 'beginning of the end for our fish stocks'

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Bill slammed as 'beginning of the end for our fish stocks'

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has called critics of his Fisheries Amendment Bill "a range of noisy voices" and invited them to have their say at the select committee.

Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice

Patient dies after 'burnt out' brain surgeon ignores advice

A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation.

Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success

Jacob Mills Ramsay. Photo: Open Justice / Tara Shaskey

Family of murder victim 'very disappointed' by appeal success

The family of a man mercilessly killed by his farm colleagues say they are devastated after one of those responsible for his death had his life sentence overturned.

Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

Flight cancellations through the Middle East have been one reason for UK and European tourists...

Tourism takes hit as visitors cancel NZ trips due to war

Tourism operators are being hit with international visitor cancellations due to flight disruptions as the Middle East war continues, an industry survey shows.

National slips further behind in latest poll

Labour is seen as most capable on three of the top five issues, and equal with National on a...

National slips further behind in latest poll

National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8% support.

Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway

A milk spill on SH73 near Parapet Rock, between Lake Pearson and Castle Hill, means that road...

Milk spill disrupts traffic on Canterbury highway

Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.

Police search for trio after alleged armed robbery

Police search for trio after alleged armed robbery

Three people, one armed with a gun, broke into a home in the Auckland suburb of Wesley on Sunday night, police say.

Luxon more focused on fuel prices than polls

Today's speech is Christopher Luxon's first public appearance following the summer break. Photo: RNZ

Luxon more focused on fuel prices than polls

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says many people do feel that "things have got better" with the economy recovering, lower inflation and lower interest rates.

False information being reported to fuel price app

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

False information being reported to fuel price app

Thousands of people seeking to shave a few cents off petrol prices are flocking to a fuel price app - while some are fuelling false information about shortages.