Latest fuel figures for NZ released; Severe weather warnings issued as subtropical low moves in; Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies of cancer age 54
How much fuel is in the country? Latest figures released
New Zealand's fuel reserves have dipped marginally in a new update on stock levels, with the Government urging calm as it monitors the global supply crunch.
National fuel prices have climbed by around 55 cents per litre for petrol and 90 cents per litre for diesel since the start of the war in the Middle East.
MBIE data published today showed combined onshore and on-water stocks sat at 46.6 days of cover as at March 22, down marginally from 46.9 days four days earlier.
Controversial Dunedin councillor asked to resign, reads Kafka extracts
Controversial first-term Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has been asked to resign by his colleagues for breaching the code of conduct.
Ong was investigated for breaching the Dunedin City Council's code of conduct after accusing a council staff member of a "lack of political neutrality" in an email to the council's chief executive and two local journalists.
Instead of offering a nuanced defence of his actions, Ong read extracts from Franz Kafka's novel The Trial.
MAFS expert Mel Schilling dies of cancer, aged 54
Married At First Sight Australia expert Mel Schilling has died after battling cancer, her family confirmed overnight.
The 54-year-old psychologist on the hit reality TV show was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, which she said had metastasised to her brain earlier this year.
Her husband Gareth said the TV star "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".
Watch: Severe weather warnings for much of NZ as subtropical low moves in
MetService's top-level red weather warning has been issued for what Dan Corbett is describing as "another spell of nasty weather".
ONE DRINKING QUESTION
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