Experts warn malnutrition causing Kiwi children to go blind
“The worst one that I’ve seen, irreversible vision loss, was a child that was not known and is…
Police target informal Auckland bike rides after safety concerns
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Police warn drivers after road toll passes total deaths at this time last year
Of the 14 fatal crashes in the past fortnight, nine were head-on collisions caused by vehicles crossing the…
Northland charities warn child poverty crisis worsening with cost of living
“Poverty, youth suicide, truancy, rheumatic fever … they are all inter-related,” she said. “Poverty impacts whānau in a…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
Lush New Zealand profit surges but auditors warn on going concern risk
Overall, Lush New Zealand reported a combined net profit of $6.7m in 2025, up 191.2% from $2.3m in…
Whanganui trucking companies hit by diesel surge warn of higher prices for consumers
“It would force us out of business if we had absorbed how much our fuel bill has gone…
Weather: MetService monitoring new subtropical low developing north of NZ
However, Burrows said there was a significant degree of uncertainty around the system’s intensity and exact path, which…
Auckland police warn stolen bag may contain toxic asbestos
“Amongst some items stolen is double-bagged asbestos that had been placed in a box. “Asbestos is extremely toxic,…
Business owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite
Other options business owners would consider taking included reducing their spending in other areas (35%), encouraging team members…
As diesel prices surpass 91 petrol, truckies say goods and groceries will start going up too
Diesel was more expensive than 91 unleaded petrol at five stations, cheaper at three, and the same price…
Fuel prices: Hawke’s Bay firefighters warn over risky petrol storage
Hawke’s Bay Today looked into how the risks can be minimised. Fire and Emergency New Zealand advised against…