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Petrochemicals are used in more than 6000 consumer products worldwide

Not just petrol: How rising oil prices will hit household spending

It’s not just the price at the pump. Experts warn the rising cost of petroleum is about to add a sting to your weekly shop, too.

1:29

Te Ao Māori

Govt updates official branding to highlight English over te reo Māori

The Public Service Commission sent the new logo to all ministries and departments this week, telling them to update their websites by the end of June.

1:13pm

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. File photo.

Politics

'We can't just stay still': Willis on public sector shake-up

In a pre-Budget speech yesterday, Willis announced the core public service would be cut to around 55,000 staff by mid-2029 — down from the current 63,600 — a loss of roughly 8700 full-time roles.

11:34

Tangaru-Noere Turia was shot dead by police in 2021.

Crime and Justice

Coroner: 'Less than lethal options' not available in 501 deportee shooting

Tangaru-Noere Turia was showing signs of psychosis and wielding a shotgun when he was killed by police in February 2021.

1:54

New Zealand

Air NZ announces three new international routes from Christchurch

The new routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo and Perth are part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to boost the South Island's international connectivity.

9:38am

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World

Woman dies after falling into uncovered maintenance hole in New York

The woman fell in after getting out of her vehicle, which she had parked near the maintenance hole.

11:48am

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Crime and Justice

Nine staff from Mt Eden prison arrested amid 'wider police operation'

The arrests included both corrections officers and senior corrections officers, according to the Department of Corrections.

15 mins ago

Business

Heavy vehicle rules loosened as Govt prepares for fuel crunch

The country's fuel stocks are expected to dip in the coming weeks as importers work through a wave of large shipments that arrived in late April.

21 mins ago

The site between Harington and Hamilton Streets in downtown Tauranga was once intended for a multi-storey public transport hub.

New Zealand

Failed Tauranga car parking building: Two engineers fined, one suspended

The council spent $25 million and sold the building for a dollar.

11:23am

1:29

Around $700 cash was found in discarded till as officers track down suspects linked to break-in at a central city Sal’s Pizza.

Crime and Justice

Pizza shop burglary fails to deliver – cashbox dumped on Dunedin road

Around $700 cash was found in discarded cash register as officers track down suspects linked to break-in at a central city Sal’s Pizza.

32 mins ago

Business

Heavy vehicle rules loosened as Govt prepares for fuel crunch

The country's fuel stocks are expected to dip in the coming weeks as importers work through a wave of large shipments that arrived in late April.

21 mins ago

New Zealand

Failed Tauranga car parking building: Two engineers fined, one suspended

The council spent $25 million and sold the building for a dollar.

11:23am

1:29

Crime and Justice

Pizza shop burglary fails to deliver – cashbox dumped on Dunedin road

Around $700 cash was found in discarded cash register as officers track down suspects linked to break-in at a central city Sal’s Pizza.

32 mins ago

New Zealand

Not just petrol: How rising oil prices will hit household spending

It’s not just the price at the pump. Experts warn the rising cost of petroleum is about to add a sting to your weekly shop, too.

1:29

Te Ao Māori

Govt updates official branding to highlight English over te reo Māori

The Public Service Commission sent the new logo to all ministries and departments this week, telling them to update their websites by the end of June.

1:13pm

Politics

'We can't just stay still': Willis on public sector shake-up

In a pre-Budget speech yesterday, Willis announced the core public service would be cut to around 55,000 staff by mid-2029 — down from the current 63,600 — a loss of roughly 8700 full-time roles.

11:34

Crime and Justice

Coroner: 'Less than lethal options' not available in 501 deportee shooting

Tangaru-Noere Turia was showing signs of psychosis and wielding a shotgun when he was killed by police in February 2021.