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Reserve Bank, economists 'unlikely to panic' about inflation despite rise
The latest Stats NZ figures show the Consumers Price Index rose 2.5% in the year to March - but Liam Dann thinks it's unlikely to cause panic.
'Fully involved': South Taranaki hotel burns down in a dramatic blaze
A South Taranaki hotel has burned down tonight in a dramatic blaze. Photos from the scene show orange flames leaping from the two-storey Waitotara Hotel and smoke billowing from the out-of-control ...
Netball New Zealand to review Nweke’s Silver Ferns eligibility
Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie claims the board will review their ruling over Grace Nweke’s Silver Ferns eligibility.
Prison not a 'just' penalty for teen who king-hit stranger in unprovoked street attack
A teen who took part in a violent and unprovoked street attack, king hitting one of his victims, has narrowly avoided jail ...
On the rise: Inflation up 2.5% in first quarter
Inflation increased 2.5% in the 12 months to the March 2025 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.