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Auckland Transport hikes parking charges by 50c an hour
Auckland parking costs last increased in August 2023 by $1.

Wellington hospo leader says restaurants need to charge more to survive
Asher Boote's Thorndon restaurant Daisy's will serve its final meals tonight.

New low: Kiwis score Govt 4/10 in performance survey
Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime.

‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workers
Market rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.

Why this Indian spice could be your wallet’s answer to pricey garlic
Now that garlic's at $4 a bulb, try this alternative for a fraction of the price.

Opinion: Reversing the brain drain - retaining staff is about more than just money
OPINION: Our brightest talent is leaving for growth, opportunity and purpose.

Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.

Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?

Chocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZ
How much will a block of Whittaker's cost in the next few years?

‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest margins
The Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.

'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closure
The operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.

Shops urged to extend hours to prevent ‘ghost towns’
OPINION: One business leader says businesses need to embrace late-night opening hours.

Editorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statistics
OPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.

Homeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaints
The family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.

Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation
It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.

Eight modern rules for being a better house guest
Yes, you still need to bring a gift. But how do you go about working from their home?

Cost of no growth: $12,700 for every Kiwi
Revisions to economic forecasts have left New Zealanders far worse off than expected.

Car owners mull switching to third-party insurance as premiums skyrocket
Consumers are facing a conundrum as quotes on one vehicle range from $580 to $1790.

‘Major challenges’: Experts weigh in on KiwiSaver private asset plan
Some KiwiSaver managers are sceptical about investing in private assets.

Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.