Gulf Harbour sewage flooding: Businesses close after pump station damaged in rainstorm
“If they say no, then tomorrow we need to close another day.” Flooding at the Hobbs Bay wastewater…
AI may need to be slowed down after security scare, says OpenAI CEO
Although it was not the first time a model slipped beyond the control of its developers, the incident…
Kiwis wake to spike in petrol prices amid fresh United States attacks on Iran
“I think probably the key thing is how long is this going to last for?” Smith said Brent…
What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann
It doesn’t look like tension will end any time soon. But the weary world appears to have become…
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…
US-Iran peace deal: How far will New Zealand fuel prices fall?
The price of Brent crude – the international benchmark – fell more than 4% to around US$82 ($141)…
Govt’s ‘Stretch Every Tank’ fuel saving tips campaign costs $3.5 million so far
The campaign is set to end on June 19. Details have been provided in response to an Official…
ASB warns economic pain from Middle East conflict will spread beyond fuel pump
Earlier this month, shipping giant Maersk applied a 27% fuel surcharge while the Interislander almost doubled its fuel…
Tauranga mum turns painful breastfeeding journey into hit breast pump with Breastfriend
“I have a graveyard under my desk of all the pumps I tried that didn’t work, and maybe…
Fuel prices jump over 30% while April food price inflation cools
Prices for the overall food group increased by 2.6% in the 12 months to April 2026, after a…
Push for heat pump rebates and cheap rooftop solar loans to lower energy bills
“Reasonable changes to update our inadequate Building Code, cutting red tape for energy-efficient investments and improving information requirements…
Marsden Point oil refinery closure: What it means for NZ fuel security now
In 2022, the company changed its name to Channel Infrastructure and accepted its last crude oil shipment, with…