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Whakaari/White Island volcanic alert level lowered

A new thin ash deposit now covers the inner crater floor and southern side.

'They're making a mess of the country': Wayne Brown's coalition pitch | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Mayor Wayne Brown reveals what's behind his 'grand coalition' idea. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Aaron Gilbert: The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

OPINION: Falling markets are hitting growth KiwiSaver funds hardest right now.

Show me the honey: Manuka Doctor wins in court over DJ Nervo’s $878,000 legal fees

Court revealed $48m was offered by Matthew Pringle in dispute with DJ Liv Nervo.

'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fears

Channel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.

Sephora New Zealand posts fourth straight loss as LVMH keeps it afloat

The Kiwi arm owes $26.1m to LVMH through a low interest cash facility.

Travellers pushing trips to second half of year to avoid Iran conflict – travel boss

The firm had strong revenue last year but the Middle East conflict could weigh on 2026.

Singer Aled Jones on ‘mad’ rise to fame and first NZ tour

The child star behind surprise hit 'Walking in the Air' says it changed his life forever.

'Inappropriate, ineffective': Govt shuns plea to exempt rough sleeping from 'move-on' plans

Government departments said the proposals risked further harming our most vulnerable.

Inside Rocket Lab's $17m quest to find life above Venus

The Nasa-supported Rocket Lab project will be the first-ever private mission to Venus

Chief Tui Luxon, To’osavili Key: Who are the other world leaders bestowed Samoan titles

Tuisinavemaulumoto'otua is PM Christopher Luxon's new Samoan chiefly name.

Opinion: Why every distant war seems to hit your local petrol pump

OPINION: How conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East fuel price shocks.

Pair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishers

The midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.

Iran war squeeze: Packaging firms hit with 20-30% jump in plastic material prices

Bonson Packaging has secured materials for about the next five months.

'Don't panic-buy': How to legally store petrol as prices spike and pumps start running dry

WorkSafe warns only approved containers up to 25 litres should be used.

Fuel disruption levels: What could prompt move to Level 2, when may that happen

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has discussed what could happen in the coming weeks.