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Terrible timing but pending power price increase justified - Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission is warning households that the price of power is set to increase about 5 percent.

Mother’s death in café crash ‘incalculable’ loss, family says
The family of an Auckland mother who was killed after a car crashed into a café earlier this month say the loss is “incalculable”.

Fuel theft warning: Police urge New Zealanders to lock garages and secure tanks
Strategic parking and sensor lights among top tips to deter siphoning.

Fuel cost jumps $40 in a week: Who's feeling it most?
It comes as research shows about half of us think it would be impossible to live without a car.

Search underway after person goes overboard from ferry in Cook Strait
A KiwiRail spokesperson said the incident happened from its Kaiarahi ferry.

Céline Dion announces comeback shows: 'I'm so ready for this'
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.

Police investigate reported hit-and-run in South Auckland
Police are investigating a report of a hit-and-run in Otara.

Three more Bluebridge sailings cancelled after Maritime NZ detains ferry
It’s been 10 days since a technical fault was discovered on board the Connemara.

Search underway in Cook Strait after person goes overboard from ferry
Police were alerted to the incident around 2.20am.

Water shift to Tiaki Wai won’t stop rates increases across Wellington
It’s expected the average household will pay an extra $310 next financial year, or about $6 each week, on water.

Live: Deputy PM David Seymour on New Zealand's fuel response
The Deputy Prime Minister is speaking at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

Cricket-All-rounder Swanepoel leaves team during final to catch flight

Africa's energy giants eye long-term gains on Iran war disruption

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

The strategically-placed aid game
Fear and politics are increasingly dictating where our shrinking aid money is going

Why one of the tallest All Blacks in history has signed long-term deal
Chiefs lock Josh Lord has been beset by injuries but has remained a constant selection, when fit, for the All Blacks.

Hawke’s Bay farmer at risk of losing business as he struggles to repay a $700,000 debt
The Maori Land Court has now granted an application to change the status of four rural sections from Maori freehold land to General land so they can finally be sold.

A chocolate lover’s dream: Whittaker’s opens the doors to its first-ever hotel stay
Michelin Key-awarded Hotel Fitzroy transformed for brand's 130th anniversary.

Deputy PM David Seymour outlines 5 lessons learned from Covid in addressing NZ's fuel response
The Deputy PM says it would be "mad to ignore a live experiment in politics and policy during a scary global situation" given the country was facing another global event.

Forestry industry unsure if it's included in national fuel plan
A forestry group wants the industry to be listed as critical in the government's national fuel plan, saying it's crucial and supports other key sectors.

The 16 best tech deals in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is almost over after a full week of crazy tech deals to look forward to. It kicked off on March 25th and wraps up on March 31st, so you still have some time to grab great deals. The only catch? Not all deals will last the entire...

Tauranga City Council hires four legal firms after fatal Mauao landslide
Tauranga City Council has hired four legal firms as it responds to several formal inquiries into the deadly Mauao landslide.

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy

Italy Brings In New Measures In 2026 To Tackle Overtourism

Israeli lawmakers pass bill reviving death penalty for terrorists