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'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'
'Lower prices': Govt's next steps on supermarket shake-up
The Government has met with major and smaller supermarket operators.
'Worst it's been': How cafes are adjusting to soaring butter prices
'Butter-wise, we haven't passed the buck on to the consumer yet.'
Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
Editorial: All Blacks tests at risk of being an event for the well-heeled
Opinion: The Boks at Eden Park is one of those games you want to take your children to.
Editorial: Political noise drowns out economic reality
OPINION: Butter is expensive and Kiwis are leaving this country.
Butter prices soar 65%, driving food cost higher, new data shows
Stats NZ's selected prices index includes power, rent, food and travel.
Gregor Paul: How corporate greed could price fans out of rugby's biggest match
OPINION: Live entertainment seems to have lost the plot.
Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive
Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.
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Marama T-Pole bought gumboots, breaking her $20 budget at an op shop.
Sticker shock: Which grocery products rose most in price over the past year?
And what's driving supply costs to these products?
Shane Te Pou: Luxon's pay equity blunder shows he's taken his eye off the ball
OPINION: Luxon's Government ended pay equity without consultation or a committee.
Wairoa has one supermarket - a new study examines if its prices are fair
'We are seeing the same story - just insufficient funds for the basic costs of living.'
Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.
'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aid
Salvation Army Whangārei now helps 80 households weekly with food parcels.
Polls open in Australian election swayed by inflation, Trump
Millions of Australians will choose between PM Albanese and challenger Dutton.
'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workers
Of Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.
Editorial: Australia must remain our best mate whatever its election result
OPINION: Many former Kiwis will vote in Australia's federal election next Saturday.
'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the up
Consumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations.
Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.
Annual inflation up to 2.5%
New CPI data shows rents drove an increase in inflation.
New inflation data due today: Are prices on the rise again?
Global tariff turmoil is making the inflation outlook more uncertain.
Power prices to increase ahead of winter – what you need to know
With winter coming, electricity price rises will add more strain for struggling Kiwis.
Editorial: Pressure will rise on Govt if cost of living crunch doesn't ease
OPINION: Kiwis are struggling more now than during the 2022 inflation peak.
‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn
Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.
Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meat
Labour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.
On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.
Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter
OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.
Mary Holm: I’m spending half my pay on my mortgage and I’m struggling to save
OPINION: It sounds to me as if you're being too tough on yourself.
Editorial: A meaningless sporting summer, it’s just not cricket
OPINION: What happened to our summer game this season?
Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
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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.