New figures reveal the enquiries consumers lodged with the Commerce Commission.
Analysis: Nearly every one of the levers it could pull in the fuel crisis, it has spent two years dismantling.
People were urged to delay travel where possible, or allow at least three hours of extra time due to the Waioweka Gorge closure.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including weather watches in place ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, a serial killer pleads guilty, and rollercoaster riders stuck in baking heat.
The upgrades come as Raglan prepares for an influx of visitors, with the event expected to draw international attention and large crowds.
An Australian expert sets out the short and long-term effects on fuel supply we can expect as a result of the conflict that closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Regions already hit hard by severe weather earlier this year are being urged to prepare ahead of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu hitting this weekend.
The Nottingham Forest striker and All Whites skipper has been out of action since October last year due to injury, undergoing knee surgery in December.
It means adult bus and train fares will be the same whether using Snapper or a debit or credit card.
The image was so confronting some people thought it was AI - it's not.
The move follows a bid from South Island boys’ schools to establish a separate competition.
The 28-year-old, who co-stars in road trip series Breaking Dad with his father Bradley Walsh, exceeded a temporary limit on the motorway last year.
On Thursday the reward for information regarding Harmony Bryant's 2003 murder was increased to $1 million Australian.
The notice was for all residents and businesses in the Bell Block and The Links.
The National Emergency Management Agency has warned New Zealanders to “be prepared” for the “very serious” weather event set to hit the country on Sunday.
In bodycam footage, one of the officers could be heard saying there were "at least" 30 spines stuck in the youth's legs.
An internal email sent to staff – signed by board chair Steven Joyce and chief executive Michael Boggs – outlined NZME's response and review "key findings".
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Twizel’s water supply was cut off on Tuesday after a sudden shut-down of the treatment plant, leaving many residents without running water.
Award-winning winery Matahiwi could be at risk if the Opaki water race is closed by Masterton District Council.
