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.
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False information being reported to fuel price app
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.
National slips further behind in latest poll
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.
One seriously injured after explosion on steam train
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.
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple
Terry Tata and Natashia Wilson told their landlords they only owned cats.
NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
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
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
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.
NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf
NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf
New Zealand has joined 19 other countries in condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf.
Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector
Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector
During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.
Seven weeks' worth of fuel stocks in NZ: Willis
Seven weeks' worth of fuel stocks in NZ: Willis
The Finance Minister says New Zealand's fuel stocks remain at seven weeks' worth, including stockpiles.
Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act
Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act
The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough.
Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured
Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured
Police are looking for the public's help to identify people involved in a pub brawl in Hastings.
AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel
AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel
The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house insurance claims.
How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands
How one meeting erased pay equity claims for thousands
On March 19 in 2025, a small group of the country's most powerful ministers joined an online meeting to discuss the future of 180,000 New Zealand workers.
Former mayor caught speeding five times
Former mayor caught speeding five times
Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast has admitted to having her driver's licence suspended after being caught speeding five times.
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach is back in the wild.
Sewage plant failure: air trapped in pipes, report says
Sewage plant failure: air trapped in pipes, report says
The catastrophic failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant may have been caused by air trapped in the pipes, a report reveals.
Former sports star charged after alleged festival confrontation
Former sports star charged after alleged festival confrontation
A former international sports star has been charged with obstructing police after an alleged confrontation following a music festival.
82-year-old confronts teen after early morning antics
82-year-old confronts teen after early morning antics
That was the no-nonsense question put to a 14-year-old caught with others banging on doors to wake up householders in a Canterbury township during the early hours of the morning.