Freedom camping hotspots see spike in fines this summer
The copuncil’s Responsible Camping Programme Manager, Amy Galloway, said it had been a bumper summer, with sites full…
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…
Iran conflict hits plastic supply chains as NZ manufacturers face 20-30% price spike
Speaking as part of her Iran update today, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said that while the Government had…
Nicola Willis urges motorists not to panic-buy fuel as oil prices spike
“So the first thing I’m doing tomorrow is finding out from my officials why is the media reporting…
More than 120 families saved from domestic violence by Pet Refuge last year as harm levels spike
Alice spent 100 days living in her car with her teenage son and dog after leaving her violent…
Trump says decision to end war will be 'mutual' with Netanyahu – NZ Herald
Trump says decision to end war will be ‘mutual’ with Netanyahu NZ HeraldWhat we know on the 10th day…
Oil shock sees markets plunge: What the big price spike means for the economy
“Unfortunately, things are likely to get worse before they get better. We’re bracing for much higher volatility, with…
Air New Zealand risks extra $4m-$5m cost per day from war-driven jet fuel spike, analysts warn
The spread is frequently volatile but for most of the past decade was below US$10 ($17). The analysts…
Middle East war shakes sharemarkets as bond yields and oil prices jump
New Zealand 10-year bond yields are at 4.51% from 4.35% at the start of the week, while the…
LNG price spike highlights risks for planned $1b NZ terminal
The energy industry sees the initiative as providing insurance for a renewables-dominated electricity sector that is prone to…
Police and Ministry of Health say nitrous oxide ‘nangs’ use on rise, factor in road deaths
Rotorua residents have become frustrated at a recent increase in the use of nangs in public spaces. Assistant…
Paleontologists Unearth New Dinosaur Species with Never-Before-Seen Skin Structures
Paleontologists in China have discovered a nearly complete skeleton of a previously unknown species of iguanodontian dinosaur that…