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Are we buying the wrong cars in the fuel crisis EV boom?

EV registrations this year have jumped 116% to 5137 by April 12.

Community win keeps Ōpua post services running after NZ Post rethink

The Ōpua General Store is one of only 10 partner stores to keep postal services.

Black Caps’ T20 World Cup win over Canada investigated for match-fixing

New Zealand players are not alleged to have committed any wrongdoing.

‘This is just the start’: New queer arts festival launches in Waikato

The Waikato Queer Arts Festival offers a multi-day programme of events.

'Attendance may be challenged': Rural families fear fuel hit to school term

'We’ve got parents that are travelling half an hour at least to get their kids to school.'

'Our hearts are breaking': Boys who died in Kawerau river tragedy named

The boys, aged 10 and 11, died while playing with friends next to the Tarawera River.

Grieving man attacked at cemetery while leaning over wife's grave

The man in his 70s was left 'extremely shaken' but has forgiven attacker Anthony Archbold.

Deal aims to safeguard Rotorua’s main water source

Rotorua Lakes Council has committed $2.4m and yearly funding to the Karamu Tākina Trust.

'They were really good boys': Kawerau mourns 'precious' river victims

Whānau for one of the boys have shared a tribute, describing him as having a gentle soul.

Can I refuse to go to work during a state of emergency? What the experts say

'I’m lucky my boss values our safety, but not everyone is in that position.'

Government won’t step in to save Moana Pasifika – Sports Minister

There'll be no repeat of previous funding as the Super Rugby side face financial exodus.

Labour leader visits flood-hit Waikato school

Chris Hipkins has visited Ōtorohanga Primary School, which was damaged in February.

The Country: Barry Soper on Christopher Luxon's leadership

Wayne Langford, H. McKay, Todd Charteris, C. Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.

More women complain of Wellington sugar daddy's 'concerning behaviour' as cops mull charges

The behaviour of a man offering women money for companionship appears to have escalated.