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'Feeling the impacts': Businesses battle fuel crisis

Fuel availability underpins regional economies, one chief operations officer says.

Ryan Wood fired up for Ruapuna as JR trophy race goes down to the wire

Taupo's cancelled race adds a fourth Ruapuna contest, worth 400 points.

Sewing patterns cut from NZ: What gets lost with the paper and pins?

OPINION: I understand that 'haberdashery' is not a Harry Potter spell.

Kai Allen takes maiden Supercars win in thrilling Ruapuna opener

Ryan Wood was top Kiwi in third and still leads the race for the Jason Richards trophy.

Is Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?

OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.

'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down

Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.

Police defy district’s top cop by posting pay protest stickers in station

The 'Repay the Risk' campaign is the union's first in its 90-year history.

I’m a South Pacific travel expert. These are the best islands for your next winter holiday

From rustic Solomon Islands to luxe Palau, each spot offers distinct appeal.

Is the Red Sea the world's next major trade chokepoint?

The Front Page: Iran's threat to choke key shipping lanes could cripple Saudi oil exports.

'Racing is like a virus': Taupō-born Supercars veteran on life in the pits

Steven 'Stretch' Bell is in his 15th season as a Supercars mechanic.

Petition wants to keep Crusaders’ match-day horses at new Christchurch stadium

Fans argue the horses, in place since 1996, are central to the team's identity.

Relationship property: Why an outdated law helped fuel a $6m legal bill

Incoming Law Commission president Judith Collins will inherit a backlog of law reform.

Lawn bowls gets a T20-style reboot to lure a new generation of players

Players play five ends in 25 minutes with just 17 bowls each.

756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island

Wind gusts in Invercargill reached 100km/h as the system swept through.

Firm under ‘pyramid-scheme’ probe holds recruitment drive

The Commerce Commission is probing SFCVIBE Rating as a pyramid-style scheme.

'Holding its nerve': Housing market treads water as buyers turn more cautious

National house values inched up just 0.2% year-on-year in March.