New legislation coming into force today requires all retailers to give customers at least three years to use gift cards.
Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck.
Diesel powers most freight trucks. As oil prices spike, electric trucks are looking more attractive – if upfront cost and charging barriers can be overcome.
The 19-year-old Italian pulled clear of an entertaining battle between Russell and the two Ferraris to take a commanding win at the Chinese Grand Prix overnight.
New Zealand skittled for just 91, bowled out in the 15th over at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval.
Jeremy Buxton's life changed forever after a car accident. The hardest battle wasn't recovery, it was fighting the people meant to help him.
Four others were injured in the crash on Smales Rd at the intersection with Te Irirangi Drive just after 8pm yesterday.
Leonard Ralph Hewgill suffered a head injury in the attack at the Ryman Healthcare-run Hilda Ross Retirement Village in Hamilton and died in hospital three days later.
Hall nabbed his sixth medal from his sixth Games, winning his first slalom silver to gift New Zealand its only medal.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the petrol stations with no petrol, and why Benjamin Netanyahu’s been forced to deny he’s dead.
"Remembering my mother, today and every day," the 43-year-old royal wrote on social media.
A Perfect Circle will be supported by electro-rock outfit Puscifer.
The Samoan Government says the honour was a traditional courtesy for visiting leaders and was not linked to any policy obligations.
In a strongly worded statement, Harry and Meghan said author Tom Bower "has long crossed the line from criticism into fixation".
From Wētā Workshop to Kiwi costume designers, New Zealand creatives are among those vying for Oscars at today's Academy Awards.
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) said whether a mahjong venue required a gambling license depended on how the activity was run, and the amount of money involved.
Australian border officials selected the 25-year-old man for a baggage examination after he arrived at the airport on an international flight on Thursday.
Waitomo chief executive Simon Parham said demand at the company's petrol station has increased by about 15%.
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of South Boston for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the largest celebrations of Irish heritage in the country.
Some of his supporters are questioning the president's war plans and his overall poll numbers are declining.
The Black Ferns came back from a 21-5 deficit in New Jersey to win thanks three tries and a crucial late conversion from skipper Risi Pouri-Lane.
Pua Magasiva, widely known for his television roles in Shortland Street and Power Rangers, was 38 when he died by suicide in 2019.
The former world No. 4 is in New Zealand for the National Sport and Recreation Integrity Wānanga, where she will share how the game carried her through years of family violence.
Police allege the online offending spanned 18 years and targeted a Dunedin man, with the case now heading to a jury trial.
Police are seeking Nigel Byrd Edwards, 41, over an alleged shooting in Auckland's Papakura earlier this month.
The Israeli military alleges Ibrahim Ghazali was a Hezbollah commander who managed weapons for a unit that fired rockets at Israel.
The 62-year-old woman was allegedly five times over the breath alcohol limit when she was arrested by officers in a nearby toilet.
The Finance Minister is giving an economic response update as the ongoing conflict in Iran continues to push fuel prices up in New Zealand.
Costume Designer Kate Hawley won Best Costume Design for Frankenstein, while Wellington's Wētā FX took home Best Visual Effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash
Harley Ra, who was raised in Kaitāia but works in Perth, hooked the 7.665 kilogram winner on Saturday, the final day of the five-day contest.
The Racing Bulls driver finished seventh in both races, securing eight points and jumping up to ninth in the World Drivers Championship standings.
The president declined to name the countries he the administration is negotiating with for protection for the strait.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis was at pains to highlight that any relief options would be targeted towards lower and middle income New Zealanders.
Two men arrested in December have had charges of murder and party to murder laid against them, police said.
The post was in response to a Labour advertisement promoting its focus on health, homes and jobs.
The revelations prompted the Chief Victims Advisor to call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into forensic mental health facilities.
Climate advocates will argue that the Government broke the law when it dismantled dozens of climate policies soon after the 2023 election – before consulting the public.
Convicted triple murderer Regina Kaye Arthurell, 78, was found to be living with children aged 12 and 14.
Director Paul Thomas Anderson said he wrote the film for his kids "to say sorry for the housekeeping mess that we left in this world".
Govt rules out fuel tax cut amid Iran war; Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell to step down; the fashion hits and misses from the 98th Academy Awards
Figures show 14 out of 24 reported dolphin deaths off New Zealand's coastline over the last two years were in the Canterbury region.
Captain Zahra Ghanbari became the fifth member to change her mind after accepting an offer to stay in Australia at the end of the Women's Asian Cup.
The dairy co‑operative’s chairperson said Hurrell has completed a major turnaround of the business and helped rebuild farmers’ trust during his 25‑year career with Fonterra.
The Newcastle Jets midfielder will be debuting with the squad as they take on Finland and Chile.
In 2025, Customs seized 11.1 million illegal cigarettes and cigars, and 5.4 tonnes of loose tobacco.
