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Editorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economy

OPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.

'Choking on their expensive Weet-Bix': Commerce Commission rejects Warehouse complaint

The Commerce Commission has dismissed its complaint.

Police Association warns backroom hiring freeze will pull front-line cops off street

Despite recruiting restrictions, police remain committed to delivering 500 extra cops.

'We’ve had a gutsful': Neighbours celebrate crackdown on unruly Kāinga Ora tenants

It's intended there will be consequences for tenants who regularly show poor behaviour.

Hamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challenges

Lieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.

Food prices are falling, but inflation marches on - Liam Dann

OPINION: Cheaper veges won't be enough for the Reserve Bank to cut rates any time soon.

Northlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationally

Retail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.

Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs

KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.

Editorial: Brace for some serious economic pain ahead

OPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.

Leftovers and beans on toast: The cheap foods that can help you lose weight

Telegraph: 'Resistant starch' is the kind you want - and it's already in your kitchen.

Letters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugby

OPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'

'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches

'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'

How to help young worriers get back to work

How to encourage the next generation to handle stress and earn a living in the real world.

Fewer kids due to cost of living 'new reality' for NZ

New Zealand will suffer as birth rates drop, but Kiwis can't afford to have more kids.

Average Kiwi has $1300 of unwanted stuff - Trade Me

Recycling advocates are urging budget-conscious Kiwis to avoid cheap and flimsy junk.

Kāinga Ora chairman resigns amid ongoing review of agency

It comes amid a Government review into Kāinga Ora's performance.