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August rate cut 'as close to a done deal as can be the case' - Stephen Toplis

Despite food price headlines, inflation continues to ease in the core of the economy.

Thomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices rise

Opinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates.

Why experts predict butter prices will keep increasing

The average price of butter has almost doubled in the past 14 months.

Food stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spike

The latest Selected Price Index shows food price inflation continues to rise.

Editorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter

OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.

Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Small businesses concerned over access to new investment boost policy

The policy was a major announcement in this year's Budget.

'Our energy market is broken': Letter from industry bodies asks PM for urgent reforms

Consumer NZ highlights tough choices between heating homes and buying food.

Liam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debate

OPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.

Opinion: Are rising butter prices bad news?

Opinion: If the export income increases, New Zealanders are better off.

Editorial: Lotto's allure grows as NZ faces financial challenges

OPINION: Kiwis chase Lotto dreams as cost-of-living pressures mount.

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance

The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

Liam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery

OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.

Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on RNZ and the cost of living

Herald NOW's political panel National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on RNZ, Crown Sovereignty and cost of living.

Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers

Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.

National loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - survey

Inflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.