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Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate

The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.

PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat

Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.

Back to School: Parents reuse and repurpose to save money on expensive devices

Families should try to avoid finance options if possible, say budgeting advisers.

Back to School: Mum of three’s cost-cutting uniform tips

Parents are saving hundreds being prepared and buying secondhand.

'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand

A community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.

Inflation rate will give clues on how much more the OCR will be cut

December quarter inflation figures to shed light on where the OCR may settle.

Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil

Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.

Record-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas Appeal

More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.

From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz

The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.

Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?

On a budget? Nikki Birrell crunches the numbers and plans some menus.

Liam Dann: Don’t panic about worse-than-expected recession

OPINION: It was the worst recession since 1991 – but at least it is behind us.

'Worst since 1991': NZ in deep recession after massive GDP fall

GDP data for the third quarter shows a wipeout.

'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank

It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.

Editorial: Is this minimum wage increase good news to anyone?

OPINION: A fulltime minimum wage worker will be $235 a year worse off in real terms – CTU.

Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection

Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.

'Bawled my eyes out': Kiwi goes viral for candid video after first grocery shop in Australia

'I cried because I struggled in New Zealand, and I was doing all right.'

Food or school uniforms? The tough choices some families have to make

The Salvation Army choice-model supermarket offers a 'practical solution for whānau'.

Rotary boosts Christmas Appeal with 200 donated items

The can drive tally for this week's Rotorua Christmas Appeal is in.