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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Bill slammed as 'beginning of the end for our fish stocks'
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.
Data shows 2025 among hottest years on record
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.