New ZealandThe cost of giving: How Christmas expenses this year compare to lastSome produce will be a lot pricier, but some gifts could be quite a bit cheaper.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: Xmas food costs lay bare the true price of supermarket powerOPINION: Consumers are dreaming of an affordable Xmas – and 2026 is an election year.23 Dec 12:21 AM
WorldTrump promises boom for US economy, blames Biden in address to nationThe US President als pledged 'warrior dividend' bonuses of US$1776 to 1.45 million troops.18 Dec 04:49 AM
PoliticsGreen Party co-leaders gear up for 2026 election after ‘major changes’ to selection process 17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsAll I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partners15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeals, care, and compassion: Community initiative steps up for struggling pensionersMore than 1300 Bay of Plenty superannuitants are relying on food parcels to get by. 10 Dec 06:12 PM
WorldTrump touts economy at raucous rally as voter worries mountUS President said at Pennsylvania event prices were falling 'tremendously' for Americans.10 Dec 04:12 AM
New ZealandNew rules for small-scale butchersThe Government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors.09 Dec 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJune McCabe: Māori economy forecast to double to $70k per person by 2040Opinion: The Māori Economy could deliver 22% of NZ's economic growth over 15 years09 Dec 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldTrump struggles to persuade Americans to ignore affordability issuesPresident who often seemed to float above laws of politics confronts political reality.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarbara Edmonds: Future Fund plan swaps property speculation for innovationOpinion: Labour plans a New Zealand Future Fund to invest in Kiwi infrastructure.06 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhy haven't butter prices fallen?The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year.03 Dec 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Echo' of inflation: Council rates hikes reach historic highsThe Reserve Bank says the steep rises have kept interest rates higher for longer.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow rate caps and mayor-only boards could reshape your councilRates rises would be capped at between 2% and 4% under the new plan.03 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why moving to Australia may not be the upgrade young Kiwis expectOPINION: Australia's average fulltime pay is higher, but inflation there is rising.03 Dec 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFinancial stress at Christmas? Try these simple tricks to protect your wellbeingWellbeing coach Nikki Silvester says money stress is often emotional, not fiscal.02 Dec 06:00 PM
BusinessCost-of-living pressures driving more middle and high income earners to seek financial helpFinancial practitioners are seeing an average of 40 clients per month.02 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBog standard shrinkflation? Purex Mega Long toilet rolls not so longEven toilet paper is feeling the crunch in the cost-of-living crisis.02 Dec 02:06 AM
New ZealandHome ownership at the core of the ‘Kiwi Dream’, but 46% have ‘given up hope’ - surveyKiwibank boss says there is a resilience and determination to get on the property ladder.01 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'The new price of eggs': The US political shocks of data centres and power billsNY Times: Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support.01 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I'm worth over $1m, but life's still a struggle': The reality for NZ's squeezed middleFive Kiwis reveal why their 'good' salaries no longer feel enough to get ahead.30 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What we can learn from Mamas Donuts OPINION: Businesses don't have to suffer in silence when the walls are closing in. 30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWhat Reeves' tax hikes mean for Britain's workers and walletsMarkets rallied as the pound rose and government bond yields dipped.26 Nov 05:40 PM
OpinionLifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixedOPINION: Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they're struggling to get by financially.26 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWill Kiwis open their wallets this Black Friday or hold back again?Retail NZ warns two-thirds of profits hinge on this quarter's sales.24 Nov 10:57 PM
