Whanganui at centre of 4.8 magnitude quake felt by thousands late at night
One person commenting on Geonet’s Facebook page described it as “pretty noisy, almost like a double shake with…
Sports Tribunal backs Canterbury fencer Samuel McArthur after Fencing NZ didn’t follow selection policy
Exceptions can be made if a fencer could not compete on medical grounds, if they are living abroad…
New Plymouth man survives tree crash in wild weather, buys Lotto ticket
John Connell’s light truck, pictured after the tree had been cut away and the injured driver extracted and…
NZ shares lower after mixed signals from offshore markets – Market close
Across the Ditch, the S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.42% at 8876.60. In the news Fletcher Building sagged 0.62%…
Commerce Commission puts fuel retailers on notice, expects lower costs to be passed on to customers
“It’s been a difficult period for many consumers and businesses as we’ve felt the flow-on effects from the…
Middle East unrest and inflation worries push NZ shares lower – Market close
Today’s trade was set against another flare-up in the US-Iran conflict, which has essentially closed the Strait of…
Weather: 100km/h gusts forecast for lower South Island, large swells forecast
The watch has a moderate (30-60%) chance of being upgraded to a warning. Winds will begin to be…
Households benefiting from lower interest rates as arrears levels drop – Centrix report
“At the consumer level, credit conditions are showing some clear signs of stabilisation,” Centrix chief operating officer Monika…
Bay of Plenty Regional Council agrees lower rates rise, new $20m fund, bus fare increase
The council approved $1 million for regional reorganisation planning and $170,000 towards the recently signed Western Bay of…
Wellington residents facing lower water bills after Tiaki Wai backs down
Up to July, Wellington region’s residents pay on average about $2100 in water charges through their rates bills.…
State Highway 1 near Manakau, Horowhenua closed by three-vehicle crash, three injured, one critical
“Drivers can expect ongoing delays until the incident is resolved and the crash site is cleared. No adjacent…
Calm autumn spell breaks as wintry shift brings rain and icy roads to lower South Island
Wotherspoon said some inland areas battered by days of freezing fog and frosts could welcome the change. Places…