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Israel-Gaza conflict adds to petrol price pressures - Infometrics
Oil prices jumped by more than $3 a barrel overnight due to concerns the conflict would disrupt output from the Middle East.
Police prepared for further protests, won't be drawn on security plans
Expectations for an anti-governance protest on Saturday appear relaxed after a peaceful protest in the capital on Thursday. Audio
'Power bills shouldn't be a riddle' - Consumer advocacy group calls for greater bill transparency
Requiring electricity retailers to tell consumers if they could save money by switching to a different plan could save people millions, the Consumer Advocacy Council says.
Hybrid trains on the way for lower North Island
The Greater Wellington region is a step closer to ditching the diesel engine.
Courts clogged by self-represented litigants, lawyers say
The number of people representing themselves in civil cases has grown enormously in the past decade, prompting calls to relieve pressure on the court system.
Let's Get Wellington Moving plan hits another roadblock
A group opposed to Let's Get Wellington Moving's plan to remove cars from the Golden Mile is taking legal action.
Wellington City Council plans rollout of AI sensors to monitor traffic
A new traffic monitoring network which will count and collect data on modes of transport is being rolled out by Wellington City Council.
Hydrogen-powered planes flying over Aotearoa by 2035, aviation group says
The shift could remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050.
Man who urged unprepared climbers to turn back laments their 'stupidity'
Two men dressed in jeans and sweatshirts had to be rescued from the summit of Mt Ngāuruhoe at the weekend.
Attacks by uncontrolled dogs on the rise in Wellington
Sixty-five attacks on people, 78 on animals and 697 uncontrolled dogs were reported in the capital - but the problem might be nationwide.
Pharmac announcement of more blood cancer medicines welcomed
Myeloma New Zealand is welcoming Pharmac's announcement of more blood cancer medicines, but says the country is still well behind the rest of the world.
Call to end blood donation restriction due to mad cow disease
An infectious disease expert wants an end to the ban on New Zealanders donating blood because they lived in the UK at the time of mad cow disease epidemic.
Call for independent watchdog to investigate complaints against lawyers
The Law Society is backing a call for an independent watchdog which will overhaul the way the society investigates complaints against its own lawyers. Audio
Waka Kotahi assesses putting up speed limits on expressways north of Wellington
Speed limits on expressways north of Wellington could be set to increase, but Transmission Gully will have to wait a bit longer.
Self-representation in court: 'My family's safety has been threatened'
A Family Court Lawyer in Wairarapa says she fears for her safety after being threatened by people representing themselves in the family court.
Large wave damages Interislander Kaitaki door, trips cancelled
Interislander says it has cancelled Kaitaki sailings up until Wednesday afternoon as a safety precaution after the starboard bow door was impacted by a large wave while crossing from Picton to…
Iconic Wellington buildings slapped with earthquake prone notices
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre and Opera House have been issued with Earthquake-Prone Building (EPB) notices on Thursday.
Fears Interislander ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed
Commuters who depend on the Interislander say the service being offered by KiwiRail is not good enough, after another fault that left passengers stuck.
Legal aid shortfalls leave people forced to represent themselves in court
New Zealand Law Society's president says people being turned away from legal aid due to a lack of supply wasn't good enough: "Our system starts collapsing at that point."
Aucklanders and Wellingtonians divided on Labour and National's transport promises
Political appetite for major transport projects in Auckland and Wellington has waned as pre-election jostling ramps up. Audio
Negligent landlords driving some tenants out, others into anxiety
Many landlords are quick to hike rents but slow to fix homes, a new survey has found. Audio
Power comparison company 'unhappy' website contract not put to open market
Power Compare, a power comparison website, has criticised the Electricity Authority for not doing enough to lower energy costs for New Zealand consumers.
Demand for help would 'go through the roof' if free school lunches dropped
Advocates are horrified by revelations that Treasury does not support a government-funded free school lunch scheme.