One region has jumped from an average of $2.85 to $3.31 a litre as global oil supply fears drive prices higher across the country.
New Zealand
Fri, Sep 25
MetService says tonight's temperatures as "quite cold for this time of year" as southern air sweeps the country just hours after the spring equinox.
Wed, Sep 23
Two families from Wellington and Richmond say their respective $5 million Lotto wins sparked disbelief, shrieking and a sleepless night.
Wed, Sep 16
The Defence Force detonated the explosive material on Moturoa/Rabbit Island after it was discovered during a clear out at a storage facility.
Fri, Sep 11
Heavy rain is raising river levels and causing disruption, with floodgates activated near Feilding and a Wairarapa bridge on alert.
Mon, Sep 7
Above average temperatures are most likely for the east and north of the North Island this spring.
Wed, Sep 2
In an update on Sunday, the Whangārei District Council said the effects of the heavy rain have been only minor.
Sun, Aug 30
A series of fronts "embedded within a strong and moist northwest flow" will move over New Zealand today and tomorrow, followed by a change to strong, colder southwesterlies.
Sat, Aug 22
Alison White delivered five lambs on a freezing night in Pigeon Valley, pulling the final lamb from deep inside the ewe after thinking she had already delivered four.
Fri, Aug 21
A Tākaka park has been confirmed as the future home for one of New Zealand’s most significant historical artefacts.
Te Ao Māori
Sun, Aug 16
From mergers to standoffs, councils nationwide raced to finalise Head Start proposals before Sunday's deadline.
Politics
Mon, Aug 10
Previously, the largest prize won on Instant Kiwi online was $200,000.
Wed, Jul 29
Some districts are close to a deal. Others have walked away entirely. Here's where every part of the country stands with two weeks to go.
Mon, Jul 27
Police are calling on residents in Golden Bay to search their properties for missing 80-year-old Natalie.
Thu, Jul 9
MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.
Wed, Jul 8
A woman in Tasman is leading a community campaign to challenge the council's river management practices.
Natalie was last seen Monday at around 8am and the wet and windy conditions have heightened concerns for her well-being.
Natalie, 80, was was last seen at her Golden Bay residence this morning wearing a woollen hooded jersey and black sneakers.
Mon, Jul 6
One local said the noise was "horrendous".
Sat, Jul 4
MetService says watches and warnings already in place from Northland to Wellington are likely to be upgraded as the system develops.
Tue, Jun 23
Warnings blanket the South Island and lower North Island as heavy rain and strong winds trigger flooding and road disruptions on the West Coast.
Sat, Jun 20
The native bird was taken to the local vet and given an X-ray, which showed that a bullet was still lodged inside.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Jun 4
Police said it was a timely reminder for people heading into remote areas to plan well and monitor weather closely.
Wed, Jun 3
Extreme overnight rain swamped the top of the South Island, forcing evacuations in Brightwater, closing major highways and leaving rivers high, as severe weather shifts north.
Tue, Jun 2
Heavy rain and strong winds are battering large parts of the country, with Golden Bay in Tasman already recording nearly 280mm in 24 hours and more to come.
Mon, Jun 1
