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Driving nears double cost of public transport as petrol soars
The cost of driving 15km in or out of our biggest city has surged. Audio
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Vigilantes targeting Asian people at rockpools
about 1 hour agoIt's been a week since a two-year harvesting ban on the Hauraki Gulf coast in north Auckland came into force.
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The families opening their homes to homeless teens
8:30 am todayWhen Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door, they were nervous about how it would go. Audio
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All bets off over NZ petrol prices after gasfield strike - AA
3 minutes agoPetrol is already surging again, and Iran is vowing revenge on other countries' gas supplies after the world's biggest natural field was attacked. Audio
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Plane went off runway as pilot accidentally goes to 'full power'
9:29 am todayPassengers aboard the Airbus A320 plane from Auckland to Christchurch reported a "frightening" landing .
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Crashes cost up to 70% more than expected, data shows
8 minutes agoThe Ministry of Transport currently calculates the social cost of a road fatality at more than $15 million - but this rarely includes the wider impact to the road network. Audio
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Firearms boss cleared of misconduct in McSkimming fallout
9:13 am todayAngela Brazier says the investigation was "another waste of taxpayers' money" and wants police to publicly clear her name.
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The invisible problem killing 700 Aucklanders a year
7:03 am todayIt's similar to the number of people who die from smoking cigarettes, with almost 4000 more ending up in hospital. Audio
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Shadbolt statue fundraiser upsets family
10:15 am todayHis partner is criticising a crowd-funded statue project for the late mayor, urging people not to donate.
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Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chats
A video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.
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Why are Kiwis the world's biggest feijoa fans?
This time each year, Melbourne based Kiwis make a special mission to find their feijoa hit. Aussies don't seem to get what all the fuss is about.
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Immigration adviser sold two scam jobs to migrant
5:44 am todayHeidi Castelucci, also known as Qian Yu, was caught selling a fake job at her husband's company in taped phone conversations.
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Woman who threw acid asks judge 'why are you being so mean to me?'
6:43 am todayHer victim was left with chemical burns on her skin from the sulphuric acid.
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FENZ restructure proposal breached good faith and consultation duty, ERA rules
5:00 am todayFENZ proposed in November last year to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles.
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'One of the thorniest' parts of Health NZ changes
The government blamed loss of financial control when it sacked the central agency's board two years ago.
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Why 'stupid rules' are everywhere
5:22 am todayStupid Rules is the new book, written by a Kiwi professor, that aims to throw out the rule book
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Buller mayor devastated at potential loss of air connection
The mayor said air travel could be the only way to evacuate if roads were cut off after a major earthquake or flooding. Audio
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Cleaner welcomes potential support against surging petrol prices
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said targeted, temporary support could be available for some, and gave the example of a cleaner needing to drive to work outside of public transport hours.
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'Cultural vandalism': Residents angry over Sunday library closure
9:07 am todayThe decision has landed badly with many older adults who say families, students and weekday workers are all impacted.
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Ashburton council skips consultation on proposed 8.71 percent rates rise
5:45 am todayThe mayor said the draft budget is in line with the long-term plan, so the majority of councillors felt it had already been consulted on.
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Promoters accused of holding govt to ransom over big event funding
18 Mar 2026Some promoters are not in tune with the government helping fund pop star Robbie Williams' tour to NZ. Audio
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Pinball paradise lost: Drug dealer stripped of arcade machines worth up to $172k
The Christchurch 'Kimzone' arcade doubled as a drug hub.
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Relief for parents as school bus reviews paused
It's a welcome decision for regions where changes were due to soon take hold, but has left those already affected feeling frustrated. Audio
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Westport to lose only air service
18 Mar 2026Fuel price rises resulting from the Middle East conflict were the final straw for Originair, and all air services to Westport will stop from May without government assistance.
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Council wants region's environment plan preserved
18 Mar 2026The Marlborough District Council says the government's new planning and environmental laws threaten to blow up a decade of hard work.
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Fertility clinic apologises for lost embryos
18 Mar 2026A review was sparked after frozen embryos belonging to an Auckland patient at Fertility Associates went missing last year.
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Police seek help solving violent Wellington robbery
18 Mar 2026The victim was hospitalised with multiple injuries during the Tuesday afternoon attack.
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FENZ postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs
18 Mar 2026It has proposed to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles.
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- Vigilantes racially profiling Asian community at Auckland rockpools
- Families open up homes to homeless teens under The Safety Net programme
