PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why prices never really fall and $7 coffee is here to stayLabour productivity has grown by under 1% a year, while wages rose by about 6% a year.27 Feb 10:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ’s new economic peers - Romania, Bulgaria and KazakhstanState of the Nation speeches reveal main parties have no ideas, or don’t want to share.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'A disgrace': One in seven Kiwi kids living in material hardshipChild poverty figures remain persistently high, according to new data from Stats NZ.26 Feb 12:06 AM
Business1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings, Aucklanders fare worstA finance expert says it is a concern that people don't have emergency funds on hand.23 Feb 11:48 PM
BusinessWhy childcare costs could be set to riseTwo parents on average wages with two kids in daycare lose over a third of pay.23 Feb 08:26 PM
PoliticsHipkins fires up at Govt policies, Willis asks where Labour's are?Hipkins continued to impress upon voters the need to make realistic promises. 22 Feb 10:38 PM
BusinessBeing a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?Students say loan support falls short of basic costs.22 Feb 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Students are really doing it hard': Part-time jobs dry up for uni studentsIn January, Student Job Search had 38,000 applications for 4600 roles.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay risesFrom April 1, default KiwiSaver rates rise to 3.5% from both sides.19 Feb 09:18 PM
LifestyleWhy home-reared supermarket salmon has become a luxury on Kiwi shelvesCheaper smoked salmon at $11.05 per 100g is imported from Norway via Germany.19 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge banKiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.19 Feb 05:04 AM
New ZealandHurricanes BBQ scrapped as Resene workers protest amid living wage row'We are sick of Resene putting its profit into the Hurricanes rather than supporting us.'19 Feb 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ to reveal path for rate rises ... here's why we shouldn't panicANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Feb 04:00 PM
InflationFood prices experience largest monthly rise in four years as grocery prices jumpTakeaway coffee and chocolate prices have risen sharply.16 Feb 10:35 PM
WorldNew York creatives squeezed out by high cost of livingSince 2019, the number of New Yorkers working in creative fields has fallen by 6.1%.15 Feb 09:38 PM
WorldTrump claims victory on affordability as US public anxieties persistAs some economic bright spots emerge, the US President's messaging has shifted.15 Feb 08:28 PM
WorldAre the Epstein files making Trump more unpopular than ever?US President struggles to maintain favourability on core policies.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'You can't do everything': Nearly half of small business owners consider giving up amid rising stressXero report finds owners lose about five working hours a week to stress and tax worries.12 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this yearLine charges alone are forecast to rise by about $5 a month through to 2029.11 Feb 04:00 AM
Politics'National can get home with Luxon': Sir John Key shares blueprint for PM to win tight electionThe former PM urges National MPs to stick with Luxon and avoid a late leadership swap.10 Feb 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniformsCharity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.04 Feb 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt world’s busiest port, China’s unbalanced economy comes into viewNew York Times: Government data indicates that Ningbo’s troubles are worsening rapidly.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirementOPINION: Should you unlock your home's value with a reverse mortgage?31 Jan 10:00 PM
BusinessEconomic recovery looking unconvincing as it struggles to gain momentumThe economy has the ingredients for a recovery but momentum is fragile.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economic recovery might not be enough for NationalOPINION: Elevated inflation is threatening to ruin the recovery party.24 Jan 04:00 PM
InflationBanks tip earlier OCR rises after inflation tops RBNZ forecastThe Consumers Price Index shows rates and power drove inflation up in December quarter.23 Jan 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStubborn inflation could see interest rates rise sooner than forecastThe inflation rate is expected to exceed Reserve Bank forecasts.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Protest against NZ's Sikh community is historically ignorantOPINION: A reader questions Christopher Luxon saying the recovery had already arrived.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack-to-school squeeze: From 'donations' to devices, parents count the costBack-to-school help is available for low-income families through Work and Income.17 Jan 08:00 PM
InflationFood prices dip again but power and grocery bills keep climbingElectricity prices have jumped 27% and gas 56% since December 2021.15 Jan 10:46 PM
WorldTrump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy pushUS President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.11 Jan 05:00 PM
