New data shows inflation's gone up again - and there's concerns about what it could mean going forward.

The latest Stats NZ figures put the rate at 2.5 percent, up from 2.2 percent three months ago.

It's the first time it's risen in almost three years.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this could mean for the state of the economy.

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New data shows inflation's gone up again - and there's concerns about what it could mean going forward.
The latest Stats NZ figures put the rate at 2.5 percent, up from 2.2 percent three months ago.
It's the first time it's risen in almost three years.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what this could mean for the state of the economy.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation going up higher than predicted

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The controversial Lindsay Clancy trial has reached the jury deliberation stage with one juror preventing murder trial verdict. 

If the jury does not reach a verdict and the judge declares a mistrial, prosecutors will need to decide whether to retry the case.

"The prosecution is kind of in serious trouble at this point, and the best thing they can hope for is a mistrial if they're lucky," US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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The controversial Lindsay Clancy trial has reached the jury deliberation stage with one juror preventing murder trial verdict.&nbsp;
If the jury does not reach a verdict and the judge declares a mistrial, prosecutors will need to decide whether to retry the case.
"The prosecution is kind of in serious trouble at this point, and the best thing they can hope for is a mistrial if they're lucky," US Correspondent Dan Mitchinson told Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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Dan Mitchinson: US Correspondent discusses the Lindsay Clancy trial

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ACT has announced their new transport infrastructure policy barring public art being funded from transport budgets, and requiring the “lowest-cost safe option” for new transport projects to be publicised alongside the preferred option.

The party gave examples, including the nearly $631,000 spent on a 12m-high sculpture at the Piarere roundabout on the Waikato Expressway.

ACT infrastructure spokesperson Simon Court told Heather du Plessis-Allan "we've spent years essentially turning good roads into a philosophy seminar."

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ACT has announced their new transport infrastructure policy barring public art being funded from transport budgets, and requiring the “lowest-cost safe option” for new transport projects to be publicised alongside the preferred option.
The party gave examples, including the nearly $631,000 spent on a 12m-high sculpture at the Piarere roundabout on the Waikato Expressway.
ACT infrastructure spokesperson Simon Court told Heather du Plessis-Allan "we've spent years essentially turning good roads into a philosophy seminar."
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Simon Court: ACT infrastructure spokesman says 'lowest-cost safe option' will be prioritised

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with  rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.

The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.

UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises. 

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Londoners are now able to hire driverless taxis, with &nbsp;rides in Wayve’s autonomous vehicles available through the Uber app.
The chances of landing one will be slim at this stage, as there's only 15 vehicles so far licensed.
UK correspondent Enda Brady also revealed that the cars will come with a licensed human driver sitting in the front seat to take the controls if the need arises.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the launch of robotaxis in London

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on inflation going up higher than predicted

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