Large Palmerston North fire contained at warehouse, locals warned to keep windows shut
Webley said by 5.30am the blaze had been “largely contained”. “At the moment they’re in overhaul, which is…
Dave Letele says ‘wave of crime coming’ if Kiwis don’t receive support amid soaring fuel prices
Increasing fuel costs and inflation will push people already doing it tough over the edge, Letele said. “These…
Rangiuru Rd cordoned as armed police officers descend on Ōtaki Beach incident
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Australians warned to not panic buy food or fuel as Iran war enters 10th day
Asked if she was concerned about food shortages, King said the federal Government was watching developments in the…
Australian watchdog warns petrol companies over Middle East fuel price hikes
NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury told news.com it usually takes between seven and 10 days for any increases in…
Could petrol prices hit $3? Retailers warned over hiking prices as Middle East crisis deepens
“[Unleaded] 91 petrol prices have been sitting at just over $2.50 a litre, and so at US$80 [$136]…
Auckland commuters warned to prepare for congestion as March Madness begins
Public transport operations group manager Rachel Cara said commuters are likely to be affected, regardless of how they…
PM Christopher Luxon’s ability to deliver localism questioned during local government conference
Hartwich declared he had found that “you cannot educate central Government”, but there were opportunities when political parties…
Government getting advice on tolling Auckland Harbour Bridge in order to build new crossing
Bishop said the new crossing would undoubtedly be tolled, the question was whether to toll the existing bridge.…
Electric fishing boat hauls half tonne of pest fish from Western Springs lake
The biggest carp weighed 14.5kg and was 81cm long. The far left fish is a koi. The two…
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members to walk off the job on Friday
“Our offer at the time amounted to a 6.2% average increase over three years and compared favourably with…
Canterbury swimming spots closed after sewage contamination warning
Swimming in the water in the meantime risks contact with bacteria and other pathogens, said Dr Imogen Evans,…