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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.

A year's worth of meals for just $5000? Kiwi mum's cooking challenge goes viral

Mum of six reveals why she's challenged herself to avoid the supermarket this year.

Mortgage hikes of 50%, grocery prices biggest worry - what's keeping Kiwis up

Grocery prices a bigger financial worry than rent and mortgages, some Kiwis cutting back.

What does council’s Long-Term Plan mean for Aucklanders?

Rising rates, council cutbacks and plugging a fuel-tax hole.

Fruit and vege prices plummet 9 per cent in past year ... but price of eating out soars

New inflation data shows price rises are easing.

Inside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?

In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.

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.

Which common foods have increased prices by up to 50 per cent?

The price of common food items has seen a huge increase in the past year.

Q&A: Liam Dann on rates, inflation and economic 'tough love'

Mortgage holders didn't get the news they were hoping for yesterday.

'Give the peasants cereal': Outrage over Kellogg's boss's dinner suggestion

A multi-millionaire executive has sparked a backlash after his food prices comment.

Nearly half of Kiwis worry about money, young feel 'overwhelmed'

New report reveals Kiwis' emotions relating to their financial situation.

Up or down - how does the Official Cash Rate actually affect your mortgage rate?

What is the Official Cash Rate and how does it control lending rates?