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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says those struggling with soaring petrol prices should be taking public transport, not getting an extra $50 a week. Almost 150,000 workers with children are set…
A pipe has been cut in an apparent sabotage attempt that sent cooling oil leaking into an Auckland stream. Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) and police were called to Great…
1 April is approaching – a day on which a host of rule changes take effect. This year, some additional shifts can make a big difference to your bank balance,…
The ACT Party is claiming the government’s proposed ban on surcharges for contactless and credit card payments is dead, but the minister responsible insists it is still being worked on.…
New Zealand is an expensive country, with many products priced well above the OECD average, Reserve Bank chief economist Paul Conway told the National Financial Advisers Conference in Auckland. Essentials…
Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive set of projects worth approximately Rs 1,236 crore aimed at significantly upgrading its communication backbone and expanding the Kavach automatic train protection system across…
The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement, some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat…
Big changes are coming for Kiwi families From April 7, around 143,000 working families with kids will get a bit of relief — an extra $50 a week through a…
Dairy giant Fonterra has released its interim results for the first half of FY26, reporting a strong net profit of $750 million after tax, up from $729 million. Revenue had…
The Government has temporarily eased fuel rules to allow petrol and diesel refined for Australia to be sold in New Zealand as it looks to reduce the risk of supply disruptions.…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will lift temporary domestic airfare caps effective March 23, following the stabilisation of flight operations and capacity restoration, sources said. These restrictions were originally…
Ponsonby Automotive was damaged by the fire. Photo: Lucy Xia A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Acting Assistant Commander Kenton…
Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher…
Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ…
Fuel talk is heating up — but the message right now is: don’t panic. Finance Minister Nicola Willis says New Zealand currently has about 50 days’ worth of fuel on…
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, taking petrol prices with them. Over March,…
Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ. International air travel meanwhile is up 1.8% over the…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government was prepared to offer targeted cost-of-living support if petrol prices keep climbing due to the Middle East conflict, but has ruled out cutting…
Accepting the award from former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and actress Anne Hathaway, Hawley paid tribute to the team behind her work, thanking the Academy for recognising what she described…
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra chief executive, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands”…
Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. By Pretoria Gordon for RNZ Petrol (91) has…
New Zealand’s trade and tourism sectors continue to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. New figures show tourism spending reached $46.6 billion in the year to…
VO Chidambaranar Port Authority has achieved a new milestone in renewable energy cargo by handling 147 windmill blades and accessories. This marks the highest volume of windmill blades handled in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb have called on the business communities of both countries to tap the opportunities created by the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement,…