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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?
Crunching the numbers: How does a grocery shop compare to 2022?
What happens when the price at the checkout keeps rising but your budget does not?
If you use this travel trend on a full flight, you might be a jerk
You might get extra space at no cost. But people might hate you.
Editorial: No relief for 'squeezed middle' as rates rises gobble up tax cuts
OPINION: Budget 2024 promised 'relief' from rising costs, but are households feeling it?
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
Unemployment rose to 4.6% in the June quarter. Will that prompt a rate cut?
More people were jobless as winter arrived, but public sector wages rose 6.9% in a year.
Smith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stay
The Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.
ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank drop some lending rates
Cuts made ahead of next week's OCR announcement.
Rob Rogers: Massive power price rises down the line unless we act now
OPINION: NZ could see power prices doubling, 1 in 5 Kiwis already can’t afford their bill.
Official Cash Rate tipped to hit 5% by year’s end
One bank has updated its OCR forecast, and now expects a drop in October.
Cost of living crisis making bad family violence situations worse
Agencies are providing domestic violence victims with more food parcels.
Councils urged to control spending as Kiwis face big rates increases
How profligate are councils really?
July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?
Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.
Tourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hard
Queenstown housing issues continue, as businesses supply their own worker accommodation.
Watch: 'Cost of living relief is on its way' – Luxon and Willis speak ahead of tax cuts
The cuts to income tax will come into force from Wednesday.
Why higher-spending households are under the most price pressure
The household cost price indexes show a 5.4% increase in costs in the 12 months to June.
Editorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.
'More severe than Covid': Ponsonby Rd faces retail struggle
Once a bustling haven, Ponsonby Rd is now the quietest it has been in decades.
'It’s not right': Pensioners and families cancelling insurance policies as premiums skyrocket
Northlanders are having to make tough decisions about insurance as premiums soar.