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Signs financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.
Liam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?
OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Who are the winners and losers of supermarket member pricing?
There is a risk non-loyalty club members are paying a higher prices for groceries.
Are we at 'peak bad' for the economy?
Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.
Hundreds likely to be sleeping in cars after leaving emergency housing
About 200 whānau who are unaccounted for are probably sleeping in cars, garages.
How changing your laundry habits can save you money
Kiwis use more than 39 billion litres of water a year for washing laundry.
Business confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZ
ANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'
Critics challenge power companies' reasons for high costs
Meridian denies the company is profiteering with the release of the annual report.
Higher wage costs eat into Woolworths NZ result
The New Zealand arm's earnings before interest and tax fell by 56.5%.
Inside Economics: Goodbye inflation, hello deflation (already?)
OPINION: And what does 'soft landing' actually mean? Liam Dann asks.
Letters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supply
OPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'
Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
OPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.
Editorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right time
OPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.
'Still struggling': Northlanders still feeling the pinch of high food prices
Fruit and veg prices dropped and the OCR was cut - what does it mean for Northlanders?
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touch
OPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.
SkyCity makes $143.3m reported net loss
Soft economy, cost-of-living pressures here and in Australia and regulatory issues cited.
'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillor
A Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.
Inside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecasts
OPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.
Letters: Reserve Bank boss isn't to blame for NZ's economic woes
OPINION: 'Adrian Orr has been dealt a very bad hand.'
Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'
Selling Tauranga houses 'for food'
Tremains is doing an initiative to 'Sell houses for food' to support local foodbanks.
NZ stocks celebrate OCR cut with 2% gain
The market has given its verdict on the Reserve Bank's cut in the Official Cash Rate.
Liam Dann: Rate cut signals victory in inflation war
Despite debate about grim May forecasts, the RBNZ looks to have landed in the right place.
Methanex gas deal a sign of tough times for New Zealand industry
Methanol maker will bolster its profits through selling rather than using its gas supply.
Are central banks good doctors? Comparing RBNZ and US inflation strategies
OPINION: How the RBNZ's cautious monetary policies have over-treated the NZ economy.
OCR explained: What can we expect, and what does the interest rate mean for you?
What exactly is the OCR and what are the experts predicting?
People buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites
'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'
Snug but unsafe: How your heater may be harming your health
There are endless ways to heat your home, but not all of them are made equal.
Can you save cash by making your own butter?
Making your own gives you two end products - but is it really worth it?
Colouring hair at home: Is it worth the cost savings?
Are you willing to risk a colour calamity for the sake of a few hundred dollars?