The combined cost of a loaf of sliced white bread and bottle of standard milk have risen from $4.35 in 2006 to $6.58 today.

Nearly 70 percent of shifts in Wellington Hospital's birthing suite were understaffed in the first half of the year, which ...

A lawyer who has represented councils found facing the bill when building projects have gone wrong says it's time to place responsibility where it belongs. The government is moving to a proportionate ...

More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle, the popular main road to Auckland's Piha is about to open up again. But what exactly does it take to rebuild, and why does it take so long?

Last election, then-23-year-old Ben Bell became the youngest mayor in the country's history, ousting incumbent Tracy Hicks by ...

Awards have been dished out to the country's top restaurants and chefs, at the Cuisine Food Awards. Samoan restaurant "Tala" in Parnell Auckland has achieved a three hat rating. Owner Henry Onesemo ...

It's a two-horse race in the Gore District with former councillor Nicky Davis and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Tess Brunton was there.

But Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the government will explore mechanisms to protect homeowners.

The Ukrainian president was complimented on his smart black jacket, after being criticised by right-wing media over his choice of dress in February.

If you've popped to the shops recently for a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread, chances are you paid a lot more for these basics than you might have even a year ago. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds ...

Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said Monday, after a fresh diplomatic ...

The government has announced a shake up of the building consents regime, which it says will cut delays and costs for construction projects. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys ...