Operators would make little or no return on harvests due to the cost of running heavy machinery.

Forestry cuts back amid fuel hikes from Middle East conflict

Operators would make little or no return on harvests due to the cost of running heavy machinery.

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Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Winston Peters favours rail over cutting restrictions for heavy vehicles

New Zealand First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters was adamant: "It's a no brainer, rail is the answer," to the fuel crisis.

9:48am

Marsden Point.

'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.

Tuesday 5:08pm

Diesel fuel tank

Govt plans trucking rule changes to reduce fuel use, phases on watch

Regulation Minister David Seymour signalled changes which would allow New Zealand to "stay in phase one for as long as possible".

Mon, Apr 27

Wind turbines.

Climate Change Commission warns NZ ETS could fail without reform

The commission has advised the Government this year to keep auction unit pricing and volumes the same to prevent price instability.

Mon, Apr 27

John Ternus, Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering, discuss the latest development for the iPad Pro during an event to announce new products Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Apple's fresh-faced new CEO has flown under the radar for years

John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker's hardware engineering ranks but until now has maintained a low profile.

Sun, Apr 26

Sounds Air is one of the airlines to receive a Regional Investment Funding loan.

More regional airlines to receive Regional Investment Funding loans

The government has revealed another three regional airlines set to receive Regional Investment Funding loans amid the fuel crisis.

Fri, Apr 24

Team New Zealand leave the dock on day one during SailGP Auckland on January 18, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Govt pulls funding from Sail GP event in Auckland

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown hits out at the decision to decline funding next year's regatta – calling it a "disgraceful hash".

Thu, Apr 23

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. File photo.

Govt reveals worst case oil shock economic scenarios for NZ

A briefing from Finance Minister Nicola Willis came hours after credit rating agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.

Thu, Apr 23

File photo.

Chance Voight investors face a 'substantial shortfall' - liquidators

In December 2025, the Financial Markets Authority sought the liquidation of Rangiora-based Chance Voight Investment Corporation Limited, and five of its main subsidiaries.

Thu, Apr 23

File photo.

Plumbers, drainlayers to be able to sign off on more of their own work

The Government is to expand a scheme which, when passed into law, will allow some tradespeople to sign off on some of their own work, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced.

Thu, Apr 23

Labour leader Chris Hipkins. File photo.

Labour Party to back India free trade deal, with reservations

New Zealand First had opposed the agreement, which meant National and ACT required the support of Labour.

Thu, Apr 23

Another major bank increases some home loan rates

Another major bank increases some home loan rates

BNZ increased rates for its one-year, 18-month, and two-year loans.

Thu, Apr 23

Lotto (illustration).

Auckland Lotto player wins $5.5 million Powerball jackpot

The winning ticket was sold at Whitcoulls in Glenfield.

Thu, Apr 23

John Ternus, Apple's VP of Hardware Engineering, discuss the latest development for the iPad Pro during an event to announce new products Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps up after years under the radar

Apple's next chief executive officer is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker's hardware engineering ranks but has maintained a low profile – until now.

Wed, Apr 22

Sir Rod Drury.

Xero founder Sir Rod Drury denies misconduct claims by former staffer

The complaint alleged misconduct when former Xero staffer Ally Naylor was a junior Xero employee in 2017.

Wed, Apr 22

Air New Zealand has announced chief financial Officer Richard Thomson will resign from his role, departing the airline on August 28.

Senior Air New Zealand executive to depart airline

Air New Zealand says chief financial officer Richard Thomson will step down in August, with the airline beginning the process to appoint a successor.

Wed, Apr 22

Northland sharemilkers Gavin Hogarth and Jody Hansen founded Bella Vacca Jerseys to supply milk straight from the farm in glass bottles.

Northland milk company closes down due to soaring fuel prices

Bella Vacca Jerseys, founded in 2016 by sharemilkers Gavin Hogarth and Jody Hansen, supplied homes, cafes and retailers with milk straight from the farm in glass bottles.

Tue, Apr 21

Electricity prices, which were up 12.5%, contributed the most to the annual inflation rate.

Inflation holds steady at 3.1% in year to March

Electricity prices, which were up 12.5%, contributed the most to the annual inflation rate, Stats NZ said.

Tue, Apr 21

Apple products including the iPhone 17 Pro displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple Park.

Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief executive

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign.

Tue, Apr 21

Woolworths supermarket in Sydney

Tim Tam turmoil: Woolies defends 'fake discount' claims in Australia

Supermarket giant Woolworths will defend its discounting regime in Australian court against consumer watchdog claims it used fake discounts to mislead customers despite higher prices.

Tue, Apr 21

Letters have been sent to people who would normally have their tax assessed automatically and who Inland Revenue knows have traded on one or more crypto-asset exchanges (file image).

'You're not invisible': IRD warns crypto investors in tax crackdown

The agency said it had identified 355,000 unique users, who had collectively undertaken around 57 million transactions with a total value of $36 billion.

Mon, Apr 20

The new-look L&P bottle in Paeroa.

Paeroa's giant L&P bottle gets makeover as drink changes packaging

The landmark statue has been split between brown and clear to reflect L&P’s shift to more recyclable plastic bottles for the first time in over a century.

Mon, Apr 20

Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Source: iStock/1News) 

Is Anzac Day Saturday or Monday? And what about shops, surcharges and pay?

The national day of remembrance held annually on the 25th looks a little different this year as it falls on a Saturday.

Mon, Apr 20

Broken piggy bank (file image).

The top investment advice you perhaps should ignore

Someone who is offering a really good investment won't need to give you a hard sell.

Sun, Apr 19