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Inflation rises to 15-month high of 3 percent
Inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3 percent, driven largely by increases in essential household expenses. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Communications were 'chaotic' after eruption, says police officer
Police had no access to marine radio, and staff were deployed to the offices of Whakatane Coastguards and White Island Tours to get information.
The question of freezing eggs
"For the longest time, I was hoping and expecting it to happen organically and now it feels like intervention is required."
'You're gonna have rubbish everywhere else' - halving collections riles residents
Moving from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collection is an idea that some Aucklanders want to see binned before it has even begun. Audio
Issues with Auckland elections special voting raised with DIA
Almost almost half of Auckland's 10,000 special votes had to be thrown out.
Corrections van breaks down, inmates stranded for hours
A prisoner escort vehicle broke down last week while carrying four inmates, who had to wait two and a half hours for a replacement vehicle.
RSE worker dies in house fire at Riwaka orchard
"We are providing support to our staff and will cooperate fully with the authorities," the orchard owner says.
Who said women over 50 had to be invisible?
Midlife women used to be thought of as fading from public view, but perhaps they're just moving into stealth mode.
What you should plant now for a blooming summer garden
Pick something you enjoy and start with the easy ones, says self-taught cut flower specialist Olivia McCord.
School class numbers cut by half after E.coli outbreak at camp
The school noticed more children than usual suffering from car sickness on the trip back, but didn't realise there was a gastroenteritis outbreak until parents started to phone in absences.
Reviving black tapa - traditionally reserved for Tongan royalty
In 1953 Queen Sālote of Tonga visited England for Queen Elizabeth the Second's Coronation. The visit is remembered in a large black tapa work - a royal Tongan specialty.
Who are this year's Arts Foundation Laureates?
Eight visionary artists have been announced as 2025 Laureate recipients as the Arts Foundation celebrates 25 years.
'A necessary evil': Councillor on working with Wayne Brown again
Manukau councillor Lotu Fuli did not mince her words about how she felt working with re-elected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown again.
Firefighters walk off the job in pay, staffing dispute
FENZ says the firefighters union is putting the public at risk, while the union is accusing FENZ of gambling with safety.
Two weeks after fatal fire, police still have no suspects
Emergency services responded to the suspicious house fire where a father and son were killed.
Review: Famous Last Words reveals Jane Goodall's final message
Dr Jane Goodall's final words are shared in this interview on Netflix, filmed a few months before her death.
Would a stricter dress code bring political order?
The clothing of our politicians has become increasingly casual in recent years.
Babies at Gloriavale silenced by having mouths, noses covered
Formal warnings issued by Police and Oranga Tamariki to two people at the Christian community over the practice.
Six people hospitalised after drinking water at campground
At least 10 others fell ill after contamination of a private drinking water supply at the Canterbury campground.
