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'Significant rise': Auckland ferry operators reduce services due to fuel costs

Auckland's biggest ferry company says fuel costs jumped 92% in just two weeks.

'America has blinked' – limits of military force exposed

An expert says military superiority doesn't translate into political gains.

‘Transformation goes both ways’: World Vision CEO’s message to Kiwis

' We have to keep grounded in the reality of what's happening in the world.'

Hawke’s Bay council prepares rivermouths amid cyclone storm surge concern

Swells could be a concern as PM encourages people to prepare and stock up.

Fuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay

“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.

Long-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags on

Domestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.

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'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in court

The man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.

‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling town

Some Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.

Maadi Cup scandal: 3 Christchurch school rowing coaches sent home from regatta

The men were ordered home after complaints about their conduct.

Southland meatworks evacuated after fire triggers toxic gas scare

Crews found elevated hydrogen sulphide levels after the fire was contained.

Catamaran damaged after breaking away from mooring, punctured by seawall rocks

A witness saw the vessel holed on rocks lining Tāmaki Drive.

New chief takes helm at Ōtāne volunteer fire brigade

New Ōtāne fire chief Rob Grayson says community and volunteer recruitment is his priority.