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12 people in a 4-bedroom home: How a struggling family found help as costs rise

'We can't afford the children's clothes.'

Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest

The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.

Retail spending reinforces expectations for economic downturn

Spending in June showed a small bounce-back after last month's slump.

Cars and clothes drive Kiwi card spending increase

Fuel costs a big factor as billions in card spending dissected.

'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates

"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."

'Absolutely fabulous': How homeowners make money and lifelong friends renting spare rooms

"It costs me $40 a week to live in my house."

'I don’t think it’s right': Parents infuriated at White Cross charging for child visits

It’s expected that the fallout will be felt in the hospital's emergency department.

Charities and families under pressure to put food on the table

Northland foodbanks and families under pressure as food prices continue to rise.

Cost of living: The Warehouse expands fresh produce trial to five new locations

Chief executive Nick Grayston said the company is challenging NZ's grocery 'status quo'.

Government top-up to foodbanks helpful but more still needed

An additional $6 million in funding will be allocated to community organisations.

Government 'not responsible' for all university failings - Sepuloni

NZ's loss-making universities have blamed underfunding for their problems.

Fruit and veg in short supply after more wild weather hits the East Coast

Mandarins and bagged salads are just some of the produce in short supply.

Pain at the pump: Motorists urged to fuel up early to avoid shortages, $3 per litre for some

It's less than a week before the fuel tax is reinstated.

Heavy traffic index up - but 'real' recession still expected

Are we there yet? 'Muddlling' economy a sign of colliding forces, bank says.

No power in some households, high prices in others

Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.

Mike Hosking: Labour will get punished this election - for what they did do

OPINION: Ironically it's what Labour did do, not what they didn't, that will hurt them.