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

    Fuel crisis: $50 a week for thousands of Kiwi families

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis are revealing details of a support package aimed at helping Kiwis through the fuel cost crisis.

    ACT's Brooke van Velden quits politics

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    ACT's Brooke van Velden quits politics

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

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    Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

    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.

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    Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record

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    Human remains 300-400 years old found in backyard

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    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

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    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

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    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

    Photo: ODT files

    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

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    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.

    One seriously injured after explosion on steam train

    The incident happened at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. File photo. Photo: supplied/Glenbrook...

    One seriously injured after explosion on steam train

    One person has been seriously injured after an explosion in the engine compartment of a steam train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway in Auckland.

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    Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple

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    NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga

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    NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga

    A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga.

    Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident

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    Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident

    Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding, in the North Island.

    Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt

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    Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt

    A man has been charged over an assault that left another person critically injured in Canterbury on Thursday night.
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