As the world continues to recover from the altered spending habits of the post-pandemic period, "revenge saving" is the latest trend taking hold.
New Zealand
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Some "incredibly reckless, dangerous" behaviour on the roads is inevitable, says AA spokesperson.
Crime and Justice
6:00am
Vector apologised and lowered the bill, but the cost remains unaffordable for the family, as the Vector's new policy shifts the full installation expense to customers.
Police investigating anti-social vehicle activity near the Esplanade on September 28, urging witnesses to come forward after protected kororā found dead.
8:11pm
New Zealand Food Safety advised people who had purchased the product to not consume it and return it to the store for a full refund.
Business
7:37pm
The deputy PM and ACT leader said Blenheim should avoid the mistakes of Auckland and Queenstown in limiting vehicle access.
Politics
7:29pm
Two people were killed and one remains in hospital following the fatal blaze in the suburb of Bucklands Beach early yesterday morning.
7:16pm
1:03
The Financial Markets Authority says fewer than than one-third of Kiwis were confident that they knew how to complain.
7:11pm
Around 10 people had been camping in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
6:34pm
2:16
Defence Minister Judith Collins and Associate Minister Chris Penk say the strategy will future-proof the NZDF and strengthen economic opportunities.
6:22pm
2:20
Protesters gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.
6:19pm
2:45
Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash on the Great South Rd northbound on-ramp at around 5.20pm.
6:05pm
"Perhaps the suffering of those impacted that day could have been avoided," counsel for the survivors and families of the deceased said.
5:29pm
The 36-year-old was found critically injured on the front lawn of a Riverdale property and later died in hospital.
5:00pm
Walter Brown, 56, was last seen in Papatoetoe on the weekend of September 20.
4:34pm
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd and Scalzo Food Industries have recalled batches of their chopped peanuts.
4:25pm
Tauranga City Council introduced paid on-street parking in the city centre fringe on August 18.
3:49pm
"It's stopped me going anywhere on my own and I’m scared of leaving my car in the main street. I’ve given up campaigning," a candidate said.
12:18pm
1:30
The retailer, formerly known as Panda Mart, has previously been subject to recalls involving toys, bikes, baby walkers and other children’s products.
11:53am
Auckland plumber says gas for residential use is going nowhere, amid fears the future of supply uncertain, and some homeowners considering changing to electric.
11:39am
Bullying at Dunedin Hospital has been revealed in documents released following reports some staff at Southland Hospital had been told they couldn't chat to each other for more than five minutes.
Health
10:43am
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue, Te Pāti Māori’s reassurance to members, and how Elon Musk set a new world record.
9:31am
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said the investment would future proof the Centre Court, and expand the types of events which can be held there.
9:30am
Many Kiwis are set for a wet end to the school holidays.
9:04am
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality New Zealand said axing the Level 1 qualification could make the subject less attractive for students.
8:44am
