Diesel price soars past petrol 'just the beginning', experts warn
Diesel has been our nation's cheapest fuel for more than three decades – until now.
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Diesel has been our nation's cheapest fuel for more than three decades – until now. Keep Reading
It may be politically on-trend to bash the Three Waters reforms, but new mayors and councils must work with the Government to find some integrated way to provide New Zealanders clean water and a better environment Keep Reading
Columnist Rod Oram is struck by an encouraging summit on food and our futures, and a discouraging week from politicians and farmer leaders. Keep Reading
Oxfam has ranked New Zealand 136th in the world on the fairness of its tax system. Keep Reading
The cost of building a new home is rising at its fastest rate on record but signs of relief are emerging on the distant horizon. Keep Reading
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has appointed its first two councillors to Te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha / Environment Canterbury following the passing of the Ngāi... Keep Reading
Bank customers appear to be managing debt well with an increasing number ahead on their home loan payments. Keep Reading
The average household now earns almost 50% more than a decade ago, but a small proportion of the population still holds the lion's share of the country's wealth. Keep Reading
It's the first annual home value reduction since June 2011. Keep Reading
Agricultural emissions are behind two thirds of the warming New Zealand is responsible for, but the sector is slated to get special benefits under the Government's farm pricing proposal. Keep Reading
OPINION: For three nights I have not been able to sleep. Keep Reading
This is the amount of wealth you need to be a 1%-er in this country. Keep Reading
KiwiSaver balances have been moving around at an alarming rate so far this year - but what does that mean for you? Here's everything you need to know. Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: The Government's new scheme looks like a sound and realistic political compromise in the sometimes febrile environment of climate politics. Keep Reading
OPINION: The local body elections demonstrated once again that voting is a dying art in New Zealand. We all have an obligation to reverse this. Keep Reading
An outgoing Rotorua councillor is defending Māori wards in councils, saying it is necessary to have tangata whenua at the decision-making table to ensure their people's rights are honoured. Keep Reading
Online voting, a specific voting day and even compulsory voting will be part of discussions to reboot local elections, after a historically low turnout over... Keep Reading
Roger J Kerr says a major financial collapse due to someone’s failure to meet cash margin calls on extreme leveraged positions in equities or bonds is the sort of risk event just waiting to happen Keep Reading
“Getting Māori land back is not going to happen by magic. It's not going to happen by other people's generosity. It's only going to happen by our own straight-out determination and persistence.” — Robyn Bargh on the return of hapū land. Keep Reading
The government is hailing the latest child poverty report as evidence its approach is working, but critics on the front line say it's a reminder of how much more needs doing. Keep Reading
The Reserve Bank relies on stress-testing of mortgage applicants to ensure they can handle rising rates, but the formulae lenders use is an unknown. Keep Reading
Relentless Advance: The Anglo-Saxon colonisation of North America and Australasia was a very different proposition from the colonisation of... Keep Reading
Transpower issued a warning notice there was a risk of insufficient generation. Keep Reading
The pain at the pump is expected to worsen over coming months as petrol companies pass on price hikes from a cut in global oil production and sanctions on Russian marine oil tankers. Keep Reading
Questions about illegal surveillance photography and powerful facial recognition technology suggest updating the police training manual and the Policing Act itself should be a priority. Keep Reading
Tory Whanau has won the Wellington mayoralty, with Phil Mauger winning in Christchurch, Jules Radich prevailing in Dunedin and Wayne Brown claiming victory in Auckland. Follow RNZ for results as they come in. Keep Reading
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