Eaqub said the data some areas would be more exposed to fuel price rises than others. "What I was trying to get at is who are the essential workers, and how far did they travel, where are those people based? Rural essential sectors have double burden, economist saysOtago University economist Murat Ungor agreed rising fuel prices did not affect regions equally. He said essential workers in many areas had no practical alternative to driving so they were not able to avoid being subject to fuel price volatility. In Hamilton City, 83% of manufacturing workers drive, and in Tauranga City, 81% of transport workers drive.

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A projected view of the Slopedown wind farm near Wyndham in Southland. Photo: Contact EnergyContact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in Eastern Southland. The wind farm, which situated on hills about 30km southeast of Gore, would consist of 55 turbines and has the potential to generate up to 380MW and provide power for up to 150,000 households. Once commissioned, it would employ about 10 to 14 full-time equivalent staff to operate the wind farm. It was the country’s biggest wind farm.

Photo: RNZPolice investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man. Detective Inspector Stephen Ambler said police were notified about 4pm yesterday that two people had been found dead at a property in York St.An injured man arrived at a hospital and "officers connected the man to the deaths", Ambler said. The man was due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow and was facing two charges of murder. Cordons remained in place at the street and police would examine the scene today. "Police would like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter," Ambler said.

Kiwi Will Campbell was hospitalised with a serious brain injury after slipping and hitting his head while rock climbing near Las Vegas. Photo / Go Fund MeNew Zealander Will Campbell slipped while rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon, hospitalised with head injuryKiwi Will Campbell was hospitalised with a serious brain injury after slipping and hitting his head while rock climbing near Las Vegas. Photo / Go Fund MeA New Zealander rock climbing near Las Vegas has reportedly suffered a serious head injury after slipping and hitting his head. Local news outlet 8 News Now said Will Campbell was with friends climbing near the Calico Basin in Red Rock Canyon, when his foot got stuck under his rope, causing him to slip and hit his head. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware of a New Zealand citizen who was hospitalised in the United States.

At the same time, Chase was speeding east on his Yamaha and pulling a “wheelstand”, or a wheelie. Effectively, he asked the judge to weigh up his client’s “poor decision making” with Chase’s speeding and wheelstand. Prentice said on the day of the crash, Hills had a “busy day selling items” before going to the pub where he had “about three drinks”. ‘They’re in court to eyeball you’Judge Matenga told Hills that Chase’s whānau and friends were in court today to “eyeball you”. However, Hills had received several speeding tickets in the past, which was an indication of his poor judgment, the judge said.

“At 3.25pm the same day, Mr Gifford received formal notice of termination of his employment from Mr McCarten. “For 35 years, it’s been our privilege to bring the world to Auckland via the BBC World Service,” the Auckland Radio Trust has told listeners. Photos / Sport Nation, 531PI, Michael CraigAn Entain spokesman said its Sport Nation 1476AM frequency in Auckland was also closing. One of the two RNZ radio transmission masts that will soon be dismantled, and replaced with one new tower. Officials have previously floated the idea of one organisation to cover all media, including online content providers.

The country’s two largest steel plants have also been forced offline by repeated US and Israeli strikes, companies said. “This is not my first choice,” said a writer named Jeffrey at a meal in a Tel Aviv bunker. Against that backdrop, Trump has warned that further strikes could target Iran’s energy infrastructure if no deal is reached. Oil prices surged to around US$110 ($192) a barrel on Thursday after Trump warned of further strikes, even as equity markets struggled for direction. Even the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is feeling the strain, with fuel shortages triggering long queues in the capital Thimphu.

File photoA police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise, the police watchdog has revealed. The allegation was that a Christchurch police employee used a police vehicle for "personal use, knowingly impacting a police search and rescue exercise". "The employee signed out an unmarked police van, overriding an earlier booking for a multi-agency search and rescue exercise. He then used the van to take a civilian friend on an overnight fishing and camping trip. "In a no camping, no fishing area after a gas cooker caught fire at the back of the van and caused an explosion.

Clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is the author of Smart Mothering and the co-creator (with Nigel Latta) of the app Parentland. "I'm having fewer grief attacks, those times where I just feel like it's impossible that he's not here, and I'm moving forward, and I'm having more good days. Clinical psychologist Nigel Latta presented TV specials, including The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show and Kids: An Instruction Manual. Natalie Flynn with Nigel Latta, who died last year aged 58. As a first stop, the GP can be a good source of parenting advice, Flynn says.

Larnach Byre, with Hereweka Harbour Cone behind it, will be an interesting stop for trekkers on next weekend’s Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike, part of the Wild Dunedin Festival. PHOTO: TOBY JONESThe popular annual Hereweka Harbour Cone Hike returns next weekend, giving hundreds of keen walkers of all ages the chance to experience some of Otago Peninsula’s most fascinating historic sites. Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust member Fiona Harrison said the hike, which combined self-guided walking around the Harbour Cone area with interpretive signs and presentations by trustees, had been a popular annual event for the past 10 years. Mrs Harrison said the Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust allocated $3000 each year for restoration of the stone walls and this work was ongoing. The full hike, including a visit to Larnach’s Byre and climbing Harbour Cone, was about 7km.

Photo: Invercargill City Council/Supplied / LDRInvercargill mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council's code of conduct policy following an investigation into his deputy using foul language which stung the organisation $33,000. On Tuesday, councillors rejected the findings of Anderson Lloyd lawyer Michael Garbett who concluded deputy mayor Grant Dermody had said "you f…ing d..," or "you're a d…head" to a council staffer. The mayor has since taken to social media to say the "ridiculous" cost of the investigation should have been avoided. The incident relates to a February event at Invercargill's Rugby Park where it was alleged Dermody used inappropriate language towards a staff member. Garbett's six-page report included evidence from councillors Dermody, Darren Ludlow, Ria Bond, and the staff member.

A Wellington man has received interim name suppression for allegedly making a harmful digital communication, despite the judge finding him "undeserving" of suppression. Photo / Ethan ManeraName suppression granted for Wellington man with ‘significant public presence’ over harmful post allegationsA Wellington man has received interim name suppression for allegedly making a harmful digital communication, despite the judge finding him "undeserving" of suppression. Photo / Ethan ManeraA Wellington man has been granted interim name suppression for an alleged harmful online post, despite the judge finding he was “undeserving” of having his identity protected. The charge relates to a social media post the man allegedly made accusing another man of a serious crime. Judge Davidson’s decision on suppression, released this week, said the defendant was “undeserving of suppression”.

Liam Lawson will not take part in the New Zealand-based rounds of Supercars while Formula One is on an enforced break, the Herald understands. Formula One is now on a break until the first week of May, after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix were cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, while the timings would line up with Formula One not returning until the start of May, the Herald understands that there have been no formal discussions with Lawson or his management over the move. In response to the Herald’s inquiries about Supercars’ interest in Lawson, a spokesperson said “it was an idea that came up to have a crack at making something happen. Definitely an idea, but it hadn’t gone much further than that”.

Shane Christie. Photo: Gerard O'BrienBy Samantha Gee of RNZMāori All Black and Highlander Shane Christie has been diagnosed with a brain disease likely to be connected with repeated head knocks by a pathologist at the University of Auckland's brain bank. Player welfare a priority - New Zealand RugbyNew Zealand Rugby interim chief executive Steve Lancaster said support for players with post-concussive symptoms was a priority. "New Zealand Rugby acknowledges the CTE pathology results for Shane Christie confirmed by The Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank. "We share the concerns about the potential long-term effects of repeated head knocks in rugby and support the need for ongoing research into this.