'Problem is not going away': Govt urged to do more on diesel
The government should start prioritising diesel allocation now as the fuel situation is only getting worse, Westpac's chief economist says.
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'Possibly intentional': Damaged cable causes diesel leak
'Possibly intentional': Damaged cable causes diesel leak
Fire and Emergency have discovered that it is a power cable - not a fuel pipe - which has caused a diesel leak in South Auckland on Monday.
Person dies following Christchurch crash
Person dies following Christchurch crash
One person has died following a crash in Belfast, Christchurch last week that left five people hospitalised.
Call for action after wild party at short-stay house
Call for action after wild party at short-stay house
Police say violence at an Auckland party that saw a young person hospitalised is an isolated incident, but neighbours maintain it's an ongoing issue that needs addressing.
Financial boost for some Kiwis
Financial boost for some Kiwis
Policy changes and annual adjustments will increase financial support for more than 1 million Kiwis from mid-week, the government says.
Concerns over NHI number mixup
Concerns over NHI number mixup
A patient advocate warns the consequences of people receiving incorrect medical treatment due to mistaken identity can be catastrophic.
Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury
Stolen property benefits housing charity in Canterbury
A local charity is to benefit from stolen kitchen items, after a North Canterbury burglar was sentenced in court.
Govt wants feedback on fuel barriers
Govt wants feedback on fuel barriers
The Ministry for Regulation is urging businesses, fuel users, freight operators and the wider public to report issues.
Auckland fog lifts
Auckland fog lifts
Flights on Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch routes were cancelled or delayed due to earlier fog in Auckland.
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Peters pledges $15m for Cathedral rebuild
Winston Peters has committed $15 million to completing the rebuild of Christchurch's Cathedral if NZ First is part of the next government.
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Twins say raised to shoplift so they could eat
Courtney Habib said stealing is "just a way of life" for her, while identical twin Carmen said she was "never happy" shoplifting with her family.
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Appeal after store worker's arm 'broken in robbery'
Christchurch police are appealing for the public's help after they say a store worker's arm was broken during an aggravated robbery.
Mayor questions need to close factories
Mayor questions need to close factories
The mayor of Central Hawke's Bay says the region has been hit hard by back-to-back announcements of factory closures.
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Faults, delays dog Cook Strait ferries
Bluebridge ferry passengers are feeling deflated and frustrated by ongoing disruption to sailings, with one vessel out of action and the other running hours behind schedule.
Communities concerned about alcohol reforms
Communities concerned about alcohol reforms
Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the governments proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.
Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk
Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk
Chris Hipkins has denied misleading Kiwis after revelations he had been aware of the potential risks to teenagers of a second Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2022 despite recently claiming otherwise.
Dan Carter kicks new Christchurch stadium into life
Dan Carter kicks new Christchurch stadium into life
Crusaders legend Dan Carter, Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and PM Christopher Luxon were among the crowd that gathered to open the city's new stadium on Friday morning.
Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan
Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan
The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.
Rain hits top of South Island, more on way for Far North
Rain hits top of South Island, more on way for Far North
A storm battering the country is hitting the top of the South Island, while flood-weary Northlanders are set for a couple of days respite before another bout of wild weather sets in.
McSkimming yet to repay taxpayer-funded hotel stays
McSkimming yet to repay taxpayer-funded hotel stays
Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming has not replied to a request to pay back up to 10 taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during his affair, three weeks on.