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    Petrol dips under $3 but uncertainty remains

    Cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, driven in part by sharp increases in fuel prices...

    Petrol dips under $3 but uncertainty remains

    Petrol prices have dropped below $3 a litre in some places, but how long will it last?

    Remains of man allegedly murdered found in burnt-out ruins of home

    Ethan Howe, left, and Stefan Hannon-McGinn have been accused of murdering Waitaanga Rd resident...

    Remains of man allegedly murdered found in burnt-out ruins of home

    The remains of a man who was shot dead at his rural property were first spotted in the burned-out ruins of his home by locals.

    Peters sought to deliberately undermine PM with emails release: Goff

    Phil Goff. Photo: ODT Files

    Peters sought to deliberately undermine PM with emails release: Goff

    Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff believes Winston Peters is undermining coalition partner National by releasing an email exchange with Christophen Luxon on the Iran war.

    Dozens of homes uninhabitable after floods

    Slips and water damage have made homes uninhabitable. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Dozens of homes uninhabitable after floods

    Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week.

    'Prolific' fuel thief busted over 23 petrol drive-offs

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson has confirmed the fuel tax subsidy will end in June. Photo: NZ...

    'Prolific' fuel thief busted over 23 petrol drive-offs

    A Christchurch man is alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars worth of fuel in over 20 petrol drive-offs.

    Stanford promises no ICE-style immigration raids

    Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

    Stanford promises no ICE-style immigration raids

    The minister of immigration is rejecting concerns proposed changes to the law will unfairly target some of the country's most vulnerable migrants and open the door to US-style immigration raids.

    Menopause medications rationed over ongoing supply issues

    Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas

    Menopause medications rationed over ongoing supply issues

    Pharmac is having to temporarily ration some forms of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is used to treat menopause symptoms, due to ongoing supply issues.

    Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails

    Photo: RNZ / Composite image

    Luxon and Peters clash revealed in emails

    Within days of the Iran war starting Christoper Luxon wanted to move the government's position to "explicit public support" for the US, documents show.

    Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say

    Dr Julia Escardo Paton, left, and Dr Rasha Altaie. Photo: Amy Williams/RNZ

    Malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind, experts say

    Eyesight experts warn there are children in New Zealand who have gone blind due to malnutrition, including a boy who eats only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich.

    Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers

    The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. Photo: RNZ

    Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers

    The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she's "angry, confused" and desperate for answers.

    Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions

    Green Party candidate for Māngere Michel Mulipola. Photo: RNZ

    Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions

    The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour.

    Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre

    Everlee Wihongi has been in US detention since the start of April. Photo: Supplied

    Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre

    Everlee Wihongi, who has a Green Card, was taken into detention when re-entering the US on April 10 after a family holiday in NZ.

    Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim

    Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim

    Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur.

    Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow

    Canisters of nitrous oxide left in a South Auckland car park (file image). Photo: RNZ / Rose Garratt

    Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow

    Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crack down on their misuse.

    Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza

    Donny Moses is on trial at the Christchurch District Court. Photos: Supplied via Open Justice

    Teen allegedly raped after sharing pizza

    A teenager who was allegedly raped by a man she met on Ferry Rd told police she remembers feeling pain, crying and screaming during the ordeal.

    Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'

    Photo: Getty Images

    Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'

    Businesses say the government's deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices.

    One hurt in large Timaru building fire

    A large shed caught fire in Timaru. Photo: Supplied

    One hurt in large Timaru building fire

    A person has been seriously injured as 10 fire crews battled a large blaze near Timaru Hospital that sent thick black smoke billowing across the area.

    University campus evacuated over fire in classroom

    Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel

    University campus evacuated over fire in classroom

    Students and staff have been evacuated from Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland due to a fire.

    Power bill info sought

    Photo: file

    Power bill info sought

    The Electricity Authority is taking a look at power prices and what is causing them to increase.

    Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal

    Christopher Luxon speaks at the post-Cabinet press conference. Photo: Screenshot

    Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal

    The government is partnering with Z Energy to secure extra diesel to be stored at Marsden Point, over-and-above the current minimum stockholding obligations.
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