New Zealand

If your WoF has been expired for more than two months, the infringement fee rises from $200 to $350 — one of several higher penalties taking effect from Sunday.

Annual inflation is expected to hit 4.4 percent in the December quarter, largely reflecting current futures prices for fuel, the Reserve Bank says.

RealNZ has backed conservation for more than 70 years, and the new deal will see DOC, iwi and others identify a conservation focus for future years.

Sexton's scratch race silver was one of several strong results for the New Zealand team as it targets qualifying points ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics.

A 12,800-signature petition and a locomotive shortage are part of the picture — Peters says access to engines is one hurdle before more South Island trains can run.

JB Hi-Fi Invercargill took out the Store of the Year 2026, with a combination of results, culture and growth putting them at the top of their game nationwide. Regional manager Tony Keay said at its annual National awards in September they also awarded Rizza as the Invercargill Store Rockstar, nominated

Record nations, first Olympic qualifying points on the line — here is the full New Zealand squad and five-day event timetable for Shanghai.

Guy Fawkes is less than four weeks away — and NZ First says retail sales, manufacture and imports would all stop, while approved public displays carry on.