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'Backup buffer': Government buys 90 million more litres of diesel

The fuel will be delivered to Marsden Point in Northland and stored in a refurbished tank at Channel Infrastructure's site as early as late June.

Politics

Consent-free granny flat rules to be expanded

The regulations for granny flats allowed for units up to 70 square metres that met clear national standards to be built without consent.

A victim of the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius, in the Pompeii archaeological area near Naples in southern Italy. (Source: Italian Culture Ministry via AP)

World

AI reconstructs face of man killed in Pompeii volcanic eruption

Researchers believe the man died early in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Spider webs cover a lawn in the Karapiro area of Waikato.

Environment

Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island

An arachnologist says the gossamer threads coating homes and reserves across the region are harmless — and a sign the season is changing.

Christian charity marketing executive Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa. (Source: LinkedIn)

Crime and Justice

Sydney ex-charity staffer spared jail over child abuse fiction

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa, a 34-year-old former marketing executive for a Christian charity, wrote a book depicting toddler role-play.

A child learning the alphabet (file image)

New Zealand

Auckland childcare centres offering discounts to keep afloat

Operators say the offers reflect a deepening affordability crisis, but industry leaders warn that aggressive discounting is unsustainable.

The three flatmates came home to find their house ransacked.

Crime and Justice

'Rolled over for us': How three flatmates solved their own robbery

After finding their home ransacked, the Christchurch trio cracked out the old "good cop, bad cop" routine.

Awakino Gorge slip on State Highway 3 (Source: NZTA)

New Zealand

Calls for NZTA boss to front up over SH3 closures at Awakino

A slip in the Awakino Gorge has closed State Highway 3 again, and locals are running out of patience.

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New Zealand

How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half

Total home lending rose 17.5% in the six months to December, and almost a quarter of new home loans went to first-home buyers.

Politics

Claims against TVNZ political editor 'should be looked at' – minister

An incident allegedly happened at a function hosted by Finance Minister Nicola Willis ahead of the 2025 Budget.

New Zealand

Calls for NZTA boss to front up over SH3 closures at Awakino

A slip in the Awakino Gorge has closed State Highway 3 again, and locals are running out of patience.

2:36

New Zealand

How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half

Total home lending rose 17.5% in the six months to December, and almost a quarter of new home loans went to first-home buyers.

Politics

Claims against TVNZ political editor 'should be looked at' – minister

An incident allegedly happened at a function hosted by Finance Minister Nicola Willis ahead of the 2025 Budget.

Business

'Backup buffer': Government buys 90 million more litres of diesel

The fuel will be delivered to Marsden Point in Northland and stored in a refurbished tank at Channel Infrastructure's site as early as late June.

Politics

Consent-free granny flat rules to be expanded

The regulations for granny flats allowed for units up to 70 square metres that met clear national standards to be built without consent.

World

AI reconstructs face of man killed in Pompeii volcanic eruption

Researchers believe the man died early in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Environment

Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island

An arachnologist says the gossamer threads coating homes and reserves across the region are harmless — and a sign the season is changing.

Crime and Justice

Sydney ex-charity staffer spared jail over child abuse fiction

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa, a 34-year-old former marketing executive for a Christian charity, wrote a book depicting toddler role-play.

New Zealand

Auckland childcare centres offering discounts to keep afloat

Operators say the offers reflect a deepening affordability crisis, but industry leaders warn that aggressive discounting is unsustainable.

New Zealand

Carterton mayor sparks debate over mysterious lights

Carterton Mayor Steve Cretney said he saw about five or six "unusually behaved" lights in the distance towards South Wairarapa.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at the White House.

World

In photos: King Charles III and Queen Camilla's White House visit

Four-day state visit intended to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary, and the US-UK "special relationship".

New Zealand

Calls for NZTA boss to front up over SH3 closures at Awakino

A slip in the Awakino Gorge has closed State Highway 3 again, and locals are running out of patience.

2:36

New Zealand

How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half

Total home lending rose 17.5% in the six months to December, and almost a quarter of new home loans went to first-home buyers.

New Zealand

Carterton mayor sparks debate over mysterious lights

Carterton Mayor Steve Cretney said he saw about five or six "unusually behaved" lights in the distance towards South Wairarapa.

World

In photos: King Charles III and Queen Camilla's White House visit

Four-day state visit intended to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary, and the US-UK "special relationship".

Politics

Claims against TVNZ political editor 'should be looked at' – minister

An incident allegedly happened at a function hosted by Finance Minister Nicola Willis ahead of the 2025 Budget.

Business

'Backup buffer': Government buys 90 million more litres of diesel

The fuel will be delivered to Marsden Point in Northland and stored in a refurbished tank at Channel Infrastructure's site as early as late June.

Politics

Consent-free granny flat rules to be expanded

The regulations for granny flats allowed for units up to 70 square metres that met clear national standards to be built without consent.

World

AI reconstructs face of man killed in Pompeii volcanic eruption

Researchers believe the man died early in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Environment

Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island

An arachnologist says the gossamer threads coating homes and reserves across the region are harmless — and a sign the season is changing.

Crime and Justice

Sydney ex-charity staffer spared jail over child abuse fiction

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa, a 34-year-old former marketing executive for a Christian charity, wrote a book depicting toddler role-play.

Business

'Backup buffer': Government buys 90 million more litres of diesel

The fuel will be delivered to Marsden Point in Northland and stored in a refurbished tank at Channel Infrastructure's site as early as late June.

Politics

Consent-free granny flat rules to be expanded

The regulations for granny flats allowed for units up to 70 square metres that met clear national standards to be built without consent.

World

AI reconstructs face of man killed in Pompeii volcanic eruption

Researchers believe the man died early in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Environment

Why spider webs have blanketed towns across the North Island

An arachnologist says the gossamer threads coating homes and reserves across the region are harmless — and a sign the season is changing.

Crime and Justice

Sydney ex-charity staffer spared jail over child abuse fiction

Lauren Ashley Mastrosa, a 34-year-old former marketing executive for a Christian charity, wrote a book depicting toddler role-play.

New Zealand

Auckland childcare centres offering discounts to keep afloat

Operators say the offers reflect a deepening affordability crisis, but industry leaders warn that aggressive discounting is unsustainable.

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