New ZealandData reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than AucklandThe national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.23 Jan 11:56 PM
Inflation'Still under pressure': Economists share what 2024 may hold for KiwisOne economist is unsure whether the Government's tax cuts can be delivered.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal groups defend school uniform pricingMany families prepare to fork out hundreds of dollars to pay for school uniforms.22 Jan 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Unmasking Covid complacency; one school uniform for all of NZOPINION: For those over 60, Covid can be debilitating and lethal.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChromebooks, shoes, uniforms and stationery - the overwhelming list returnsBetween stationery and uniform costs, the start of the school year can be expensive.21 Jan 12:14 AM
LifestyleCan the 6-1 trolley method save you money at the supermarket?Shoppers have labelled the method a 'game-changer'.19 Jan 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeState tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rentTotal arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato foodbanks 'desperate' for donationsVinnies Hamilton is deciding if they should limit food parcels to six per family per year.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homesThe public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.18 Jan 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to keep living together when you can’t afford a divorceTelegraph: Financial pressures are leaving the unhappily married in limbo.15 Jan 08:13 PM
Small BusinessMabel’s owner on its mission to bring Burmese flavours to WellingtonMabel's pays tribute to the owner of NZ's first Burmese restaurant, The Monsoon.14 Jan 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheapWelfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.13 Jan 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Love will find you too': Final Christmas tally 'an awesome outpouring' of kindnessThe final amount raised in the 2023 appeal has been revealed.12 Jan 03:00 PM
Banking and financeVaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending recordsData from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.10 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOn edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to comeKitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.08 Jan 04:08 AM
LifestyleKiwi mum: Shocking cost of childcare means it’s not worth going back to work"It makes you think twice about, 'is it really worth it?'"07 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to spend nothing for a monthOPINION: Avoiding dining out or ditching single-use shopping items are just the start ...06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailGracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 salesMacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.04 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsWaterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our pastThe CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Small BusinessSME concerns shift from staffing to survivalNew data shows SMEs are under more economic pressure.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSo you want a big wedding? Two brides share how they handled ballooning budgetsPost-Covid inflation has caused the cost of some big weddings to almost double.27 Dec 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Times are hard': Multiple families living together and taking on extra jobs“When the purse strings are so tight you are having to cut back on food..."25 Dec 10:42 PM
Kahu'Stressed and struggling': The city where some are battling to make ends meetAn iwi provider has a waiting list and backlog for its social services for the first time.25 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Made me cry': Mystery gift-giver pays for meals, groceries and petrol then disappearsA Canterbury town is abuzz with the spirit of giving.25 Dec 03:51 AM
New Zealand'What Christmas should be about': Community key theme at Whangārei Christmas eventsCommunity members put their time aside in the spirit of Christmas.25 Dec 01:16 AM
LifestyleAre Kiwis ditching this mealtime tradition?My Food Bag's Nadia Lim reveals how meal planning can save you time and cash.24 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Look at what we’ve managed to do together': Christmas appeal sets six-year recordAnd that is just the provisional tally with donations continuing to pour in.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A deep sense of joy': Hana Seddon thanks Rotorua for supporting the Christmas Appeal"Many tears of relief and gratitude, and plenty of wide smiles."22 Dec 03:50 PM
RetailDesperate NZ stores start Boxing Day sales early"You’ll see big signs with 40 per cent or 50 per cent off."22 Dec 03:44 AM
RetailLift in Kiwis' pre-Christmas spending rings up $2.65b for monthWorldline data showed Kiwis' spending is up on last year in the countdown to Christmas.22 Dec 02:17 AM
Lifestyle$7 for 7 strawberries: How much prices have gone up before ChristmasHow much would you pay for a punnet of strawberries?20 Dec 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpfulOPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains lowA new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.20 Dec 04:39 AM
