Cost of living squeeze: More than 460,000 Kiwis behind on debt payments
Hardships reported to credit agencies also continue to rise.
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'Financially stressed': 'Suffering' students rely on charities to eat
One organisation dished out $136,000 of food parcels in a year.
Average household living cost surged 6.2 per cent in year
Household inflation is well above consumer price inflation, and there's one major culprit.
Economist says interest rate cuts might have to wait until 2025
Inflation is not falling as quickly as economists expected.
Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices
OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.
Customer exposes free-range chicken's inflated price after New World store weighs packaging
New World admits it has been charging customers for packaging and liquid.
Parenting report: Recession will shape the financial futures of our kids
Raising children during a recession has hidden future benefits
Recession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queue
Meet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Cooking the Books: The tricks to living a good life for less
Boujee on a budget? Absolutely possible.
Govt promises to reinvest public sector cost savings in ‘critical front-line services'
It comes as a number of agencies are cutting jobs in their search for savings.
Liam Dann: Why so many Kiwis are leaving for Australia and its stronger economy
OPINION: Kiwis are leaving at record rates, recalling NZ's great late 1970s brain drain.
Opinion: Governments has a commitment to a radical programme of cuts
Opinion: Let’s tackle the real villains in Aotearoa, not the innocent.
Wellington job market feels impact of public sector cuts with drop in salaries, listings
Data shows jobs in central government are down significantly, and applications are up.
Renting crisis: Young woman and partner living in van
Tauranga is 'not coping' with its biggest issue - the housing crisis.
Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.
Editorial: Inflation is not done yet, but there is some cause for hope
OPINION: Non-tradable inflation still worries economists.
Loving Arms charity hits massive milestone after helping 5000 families
Loving Arms helps new mums and their families.
Wellington: Struggling pet owners leads to soaring demand for dog foodbank
For pet owners, the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
Police reject Government's latest pay offer, say coalition has 'one more chance'
More than 75 per cent of police officers voted against the offer.
'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs
The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.
Inflation falls to lowest rate since June 2021 - annual rate now 4 per cent
Inflation falls in March quarter.
'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'
Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.
Editorial: More questions than answers regarding the Government’s new pet bond
EDITORIAL: New policy might help some, but doesn't address issues faced by most renters.
When should you pay off the mortgage, and when should you invest?
OPINION: There are advantages and disadvantages regarding this perennial question.
'We're the ones that are saving the school lunch programme' - David Seymour
The Act leader says the Labour Party didn't set aside funds for school lunches after 2024.
Government to make it easier to evict tenants
It hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.
Opinion: Why are food rescues doing the $70m job of Government? - Angela Calver
OPINION: Food rescues like KiwiHarvest offer a lifeline to communities.
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
OCR decision: No change but inflation under control by end of the year
A quagmire of challenges meant many pundits picked the cash rate to stay put.
Watch: Baby-carrying mum’s shoplifting attempt foiled; Pak'nSave staff praised
The confronting video shows a 'sad reality' that is becoming more common, Foodstuffs says.
Opinion: $18m funding boost for travel to healthcare no silver bullet
OPINION: The Government's announcement won't deal with long-running problems.
Business blues bubble to the surface as bad debts rise
An accountant says some businesses should consider whether staying open is viable.