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Is your savings account interest rate really as good as you think it is?
Banks say some savers lose bonus interest after a single withdrawal or missed deposit, dropping returns to near-zero base rates.
Rescuers respond to vehicle in Waimakariri River
Rescue teams are working to free a vehicle stuck in a river near Christchurch, after storms and heavy rain hit many regions overnight.
Ex‑Xero staffer Ally Naylor glad to see Sir Rod Drury return NZer of the Year Award
Ally Naylor uses the words "elation" and "validation", after hearing Sir Rod Drury – whom she has accused of misconduct – had returned his New Zealander of the…
Storm easing in most places, with wind warnings still on the map
Stormy weather across the country is easing, but roads and highways are still impacted, after flooding at the top of the South Island.
Pedestrian dies after incident near Lake Ellesmere
A pedestrian has died, after an incident involving a vehicle at a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te Waihora in Canterbury, police say.
Rāwene community celebrates milestone in battle to keep human waste out of Hokianga Harbour
Rāwene's new sewage treatment system has replaced its failing oxidation ponds, which regularly overflowed into Hokianga Harbour.
Olive industry confident despite closure of Wairarapa producer
Olives NZ says the sector is strong enough to handle the collapse of a key Wairarapa processor before harvest season.
Corrections union says fuel crisis worsening prison staffing shortages
The Department of Corrections has been accused of lacking a clear response plan to increasing fuel costs.
French ambassador's social media diplomacy lands poorly in Vanuatu
France's ambassador to Vanuatu has been urged to use established diplomatic channels rather than social media to communicate his concerns on relations.
Six people pulled from floodwaters in Marlborough
Six people have been rescued after their vehicles were trapped by floodwaters, between Nelson and Blenheim.
Dame Ardern to no-show Ockham Awards, despite being the highest-profile finalist
Time for the biggest night in books – but Dame Jacinda Ardern won't be there.
West Papuan graduation parade turns violent after police object to Morning Star symbol
Indonesian authorities say investigations are underway into an incident in West Papua when a number of people were allegedly injured after police fired shots amid a student graduation…
Country Life heads to Pureora Hunting Competition
The nearly 40-year-old competition is the only one of its kind run by the Department of Conservation.
Fire spreads through second floor of Orewa house
Fire investigators are working to find the cause of a house fire in Orewa overnight.
Starry-eyed photographer Tom Rae wins Milky Way photo contest for third time
Twenty-one-year-old Tom Rae has wowed judges of the global contest again with a shot of The Remarkables.
Country Life: Skinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture
When Blair Coates' parents took a skinny dip in the river on the family farm, they didn't think it would inspire a skincare production line in the former…
Florists seek to arrange value for cash-strapped shoppers this Mother's Day
Pink or autumn bouquets are most popular for Mother's Day this year, says the Botanical Nest florist in Timaru.
Woman hit by car on Wellington motorway has died
A woman who was hit by a car on a Wellington highway after an initial minor crash has died, police say.
5 great podcasts parents can listen to with children – backed by research
With children's podcasts now a fast-growing part of the audio industry, families have more choice than ever.
Senior police employee still being investigated almost 3 years after first complaint laid
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has previously set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days.