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Bill passes third reading, empowering Commerce Commission to investigate fuel companies.
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PM promises no new regional fuel taxes
Jacinda Ardern said she can guarantee no other regional fuel taxes while she is PM.
Waitomo set to open in Wellington
Waitomo Group is delivering much-needed competition to Wellington.
Ardern calls on National to support fuel investigation bill
PM says Nats should support bill if it is worried about 39c rise.
Comment: What's wrong with petrol prices? They're too low
Fossil fuel buyers should get used to the idea that prices will rise, writes Brian Fallow.
Fuel fury: Petrol prices hitting Kiwi homes
Fuel prices around the country are causing headaches for Kiwi families around the country.
Increase of 'drive-offs' as petrol prices rise
Parallel to the rising cost of fuel, more people are leaving without paying for fuel.
PM 'would not be surprised' if supermarkets were looked into next
PM hints the supermarket sector may be looked into by the Commerce Commission.
Higher fuel costs 'siphoning money' from wallets
Higher fuel costs will affect the price of nearly everything.
Taken for a ride: How NZ fuel prices compare globally
Data reveals the percentage of typical salary Kiwis spend on fuel.
As fuel prices skyrocket, Hawke's Bay has one last refuge
The bus is the way to go to beat fuel costs, but nothing can last forever.
Record petrol prices: How to save money on fuel
Top tips for cutting down on the amount of petrol you use.
The petrol pinch: Kiwis now paying extra $200 a year in taxes, say Nats
Petrol price hikes are mounting up on Kiwi families, says Simon Bridges.
Comment: Petrol prices to finish 2018 closer to $3 and it's a big risk for Govt
COMMENT: Risk to economic growth as crude oil prices spike and the dollar falls.
New fuel tax today causes more pain at pump
The country had been witnessing highest petrol prices on record.
Petrol company to hold down prices temporarily despite tax
Petrol is about to get even more expensive, for some.
Boaties cry foul: 'Unfair' to pay twice to fix Auckland's roads
Boaties want a break from regional fuel tax, saying they are paying twice to fix roads
A 'strong case' would have to be made for a new petrol tax
Opposition says proposed levy would hit motorists at "literally the worst possible time".
AA slams fuel hike as unfair and unjustified
Many fuel stations across the South Island are charging above $2.40 a litre for 91 petrol.
Consumer confidence lowest since 2012
Rising fuel prices and a subdued housing market may be behind a sharp dip in confidence
Kiwis pouring into fuel efficient cars, buyers face delays
VW Polo buyers face delays due to the high demand.
Mayor lashes 'pillaging' petrol companies
'I'm afraid I think there's a fair amount of ... pillage by the petrol companies here.'
Fuel prices climb to record heights
Motorists' organisation questions ongoing petrol price rises.
Z Energy's $46m power play for Flick Electric
The fuel company is diversifying into electricity as it faces a ''low carbon future''.
Two Mobil stations, 2km apart. A 19c/L difference. Why?
Explainer: How the price of petrol can vary so much from station to station.
Auckland's fuel tax hurts the poor, says report
The poorest households could be paying $366 more in petrol a year.
Scary warning for people seen stockpiling fuel
Aucklanders are being warned against stockpiling petrol.
Drivers grab cheap petrol before tax kicks in
Looking for cheap before the petrol tax kicks in tomorrow, drivers wait for petrol at the Gull Petrol Station on Titirangi Road in Titirangi. Credit: Brett Phibbs
Fuel frenzy: Big queues as motorists flock to beat petrol tax
Aucklanders are filling up on cut-price petrol before Sunday's big fuel tax increase.
Fuel queues: Motorists likely to have to wait to fill up
Motorists eager to fill up before the petrol price spike will be rushing to the pumps.
Auckland business confidence in 'free fall'
Small businesses are struggling to find workers with the right skills, survey finds.
Simon Wilson: You should hear what the councillors said about the fuel tax
When the Auckland Council voted for a regional fuel tax it heard some remarkable speeches.
Petrol tax will hurt South Auckland, say councillors
The poorer communities of South Auckland will be hit hard by a regional fuel tax.
Auckland rates to rise 2.5 per cent
Rates rise of 2.5 per cent over next two years approved by Auckland councillors.