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Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister...

Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in the highest priority level of any fuel rationing framework.

Road closed as police swarm area

A section of Malone Road is closed. Photo: RNZ

Road closed as police swarm area

Armed police are guarding a scene in Lower Hutt and have shut off a section of Malone Road.

Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies

Varroa mite wiping out southern bee colonies

It's estimated that almost 13 percent of the country's bee colonies were lost last winter and losses attributed to varroa mite were especially high in the lower South Island.

North Island braces as cyclone bears down

MetService has put the entire North Island under a wind warning on Sunday, with some places also...

North Island braces as cyclone bears down

Authorities across the North Island are preparing for a potentially life-threatening storm that could cause flooding, power cuts, slips and road closures.

NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed

The survey found Fords had a lot of engine, transmission and electrical issues. Photo: Getty Images

NZ's 'most unreliable' vehicles revealed

Ford has topped the list of Consumer NZ's least reliable cars in its latest survey.

Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

Prices at a petrol station in Wellington on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ

Some relief at the pump on way: fuel boss

The fuel industry says people should start seeing some relief at the pump over the next week.

One seriously hurt in moped crash

Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Supplied

One seriously hurt in Christchurch moped crash

A person was transported to hospital in serious condition after a crash involving a moped.

Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone

The predicted path of Cyclone Vaianu. The cone of uncertainty as it heads south is still quite...

Efforts ongoing to pick path of cyclone

It's still likely Cyclone Vaianu will hit the country this weekend, meteorologists say, as they turns their eyes to modelling to predict the path of the storm.

'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

Police are investigating an 'unexplained death' in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

'Unexplained' Christchurch death investigated

Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch.

Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

Jacinda Ardern attends the Jacinda Ardern "Prime Minister" London Premiere at the Curzon Mayfair...

Jacinda Ardern documentary nominated for two Emmys

A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards.

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. Photo:...

14 released prisoners dead by suspected suicide since 2023 - coroners

The coroner's office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years.

Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

Mother guilty of ill-treating child during medical treatment

A mother accused of ill-treating her child during medical treatment has been found guilty on all seven charges.

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

The woman challenged her conviction, saying she wanted to become a teacher. Photo: ODT files

Young woman who had sex with 12yo relative wants to be teacher

An 18-year-old woman who had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old relative, “akin to that of aunt and nephew”, wanted her conviction thrown out so she could become a teacher.

Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

Tourists behaving badly at Tekapo's famous church

Plans are under way to protect Tekapo’s famous Church of the Good Shepherd from bad parking, damage and visitors using the “bushes as toilets’’.

Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

Magistrate unimpressed as former sportsman skips court

A community magistrate was unimpressed when a former international sports star failed to turn up to court today to face a charge of obstructing police.

Investigation into Christchurch assaults

Investigation into Christchurch assaults

Police investigating two alleged assaults in Christchurch are seeking information from the public.

Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

AA's petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the...

Oil price fall unlikely to bring motorists quick relief

Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - but will drivers get any relief at the petrol pump?

Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

Helaman Hatcher at his Catholic baptism at Easter in 2024. Photo: Supplied

Why young men are flocking to the Catholic Church

After years of declining church membership, something strange is happening in Christchurch - young men are returning to the Catholic Church.

Alleged fuel thief caught with battery-operated siphoning pump

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court today after he was caught attempting to steal fuel from vehicles in Christchurch.

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has held its benchmark official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25 percent, as it forecast inflation to break above 4 percent but said it did not want to hurt the economic recovery.

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