Man ‘barricaded’ himself in car after armed Auckland carjacking
A man was arrested in Waikato overnight after crashing a car allegedly stolen at gunpoint earlier in the…
Govt U-turn on changes to commercial fishing size limits
Just days after it was announced, the Government has done a U-turn on a controversial proposal to amend…
Fuel update: Government to announce fuel alert framework on Friday as stocks fall 10% in two weeks
Fuel companies have said there are a healthy number of ships on the water or planned for later…
Australia, New Zealand solidify pro-US military alliance against China
The annual ANZMIN 2+2 meeting held in Canberra on March 17 brought together Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong…
Road closed after car found upside down in rural Wellington stream
A road in rural Wellington is closed this morning after a car reportedly crashed into a stream. Emergency…
Jetstar axes some NZ flights amid fuel price surges
Jetstar has axed a number of New Zealand flights as the war in the Middle East drives up the…
New Wellington water entity Tiaki Wai opens books, warns of higher costs to households to boost investment
Annually, it adds up to an estimated 14.7% increase from the status quo for the 2026/2027 financial year,…
GenPro chair pushes back on “catastrophising” around new PHO
GenPro Chair Angus Chambers is calling for a more balanced and constructive conversation around the establishment of the…
Red warning for parts of Northland, 320mm of rain possible
A red heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of Northland from this afternoon, with up to…
National Diabetes Roadmap launched to improve care, prevention, and quality of life
Health New Zealand has launched a new National Diabetes Roadmap (‘the Roadmap’) to improve care, strengthen prevention, and…
Crash slows Dunedin motorway to a crawl
Traffic backed up on the motorway. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery A nose-to-tail crash gummed up the southern motorway traffic…
Police chase across Auckland after car stolen at gunpoint ends in Waikato crash
“He was taken into custody and transported to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition after receiving injuries from…