The latest inflation data is in, and it’s not pretty. Here are six key numbers from the Consumers Price Index.

Opposition parties say the Government needs to fight rising inflation by cutting taxes and slashing spending.

There was 'anger, frustration, sadness' at Auckland airport as flight cancellations poured cold water on school holiday plans.

Cars parked illegally are more likely to be towed in a city street after Auckland Transport takes a more proactive approach, councillor says.

Waimakariri Council will oppose a bid which could turn Ohoka village into a town, but developers say it will provide new homes and an economic boost.

For cat lovers like Lorraine Kelsen, death is no barrier to staying close to their loyal companions. Their remains will be buried in the coffin with her.

Wellington City councillor Jill Day will take over from Claire Szabó as the Labour Party president.

An employer has been ordered to pay $22,500 after he failed to provide appropriate protection for a teen worker who lost vision in one eye in a workplace accident.

A major increase in property values has come with a sting in the tail for the people of Blackball, with rates rises at nearly three times inflation.

A man was injured and died on a construction site in Wiri on Monday morning.

Invercargill city councillors will vote on whether the council or Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt should pay for his use of a rental car when in the North Island for a LGNZ conference.

The man was shot once in the abdomen after he raised his firearm towards police in the gentrified Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.

Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.39pm on Monday.

Anahera, known as Ani, was last seen on July 7 but has since been found.

The woman had a fall and needed surgery. Instead, she was treated with bruise cream and paracetamol.

A Taranaki company is on track to revolutionise the way solar electricity farms are built.

Christchurch is guaranteed a new mayor in October, as incumbent Lianne Dalziel has said she will not contest another term.

Although speeding tickets were handed out within days of the new 110kph road opening, the top Waikato roading cop says there were no major incidents and he's “looking forward to the safety gains”.

Instead of being given safe haven and an education, Deaf children like Whiti Ronaki were abused and teachers would not use sign language with them.

The isolated St Michael and All Angels Stanway church is being repeatedly raided for brass, leaving parishioners distraught.