Foodstuffs’ petrol stations continue with discounts despite stores running dry
On Friday morning, some Pak’nSave and New World petrol stores had closed their stations because they were empty…
Petrol prices: Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
The report also shows the average retail price of Unleaded 91 on February 28 was $2.57, but that…
Florida hospital sues former patient who refuses to leave room for five months despite discharge
A writer for the healthcare outlet, Health Exec, speculated the detail about “identification” likely meant the woman lacked…
Defence Minister Judith Collins reassures New Zealand will still ‘make sovereign decisions’ over force despite closer ties with Australia
The minister has been in Canberra for annual meetings with her Australian counterpart, as well as alongside the…
Government U-turn: Scott Simpson orders fresh advice on child deaths linked to blind cords
Since 2009, eight small children have died from getting caught in blind cords, mainly roman blind cords. Simpson…
AI fakes about US and Israeli war on Iran swirl on X despite policy crackdown
It also won praise from senior State Department official Sarah Rogers, who called it a “great complement” to…
New royal drama The Lady becomes a hit despite star Natalie Dormer refusing to promote series
“When I agreed to take the role in The Lady, I knew portraying the script’s Sarah Ferguson would…
Ricky Gervais’ partner Jane Fallon diagnosed with breast cancer – despite having ‘no symptoms’
The TV producer cannot wait for her surgery – which is scheduled for a fortnight’s time – and…
Residents rally against Rotorua’s fortnightly bin change
The shift to less frequent general waste collection has not been universally welcomed, particularly by larger households. An…
Rare Shepherd’s beaked whale washed up dead at Auckland beach being moved amid toxic hazard fears
Local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki were appointed to organise the removal of the carcass, being done today.…
Rotorua retailer charged over illegal nangs sales after police warnings
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US-Israel attacks on Iran: Economists put numbers on the risk to New Zealand’s recovery
“Oil shocks are very difficult for inflation-targeting central banks to navigate, because they are both inflationary and negative…