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'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets

Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.

Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house

OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.

Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem

OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.

Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people

Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate

OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

'It is a cash grab, plain and simple': 77% port fee hike sparks industry outrage

The change may add $25m annually to costs during a cost-of-living crisis.

Cut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer

The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.

Editorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hate

OPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.

Editorial: All Blacks tests at risk of being an event for the well-heeled

Opinion: The Boks at Eden Park is one of those games you want to take your children to.

Editorial: Political noise drowns out economic reality

OPINION: Butter is expensive and Kiwis are leaving this country.

Butter prices soar 65%, driving food cost higher, new data shows

Stats NZ's selected prices index includes power, rent, food and travel.

Gregor Paul: How corporate greed could price fans out of rugby's biggest match

OPINION: Live entertainment seems to have lost the plot.

Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive

Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.

Could you make $20 last a week?

Marama T-Pole bought gumboots, breaking her $20 budget at an op shop.

Sticker shock: Which grocery products rose most in price over the past year?

And what's driving supply costs to these products?

Shane Te Pou: Luxon's pay equity blunder shows he's taken his eye off the ball

OPINION: Luxon's Government ended pay equity without consultation or a committee.