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Opinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly Walks

OPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.

‘It’s a growing problem’: Demand rises for school support programmes

'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'

Nit good at all: Head lice frustrations driving rise in risky treatments

Parents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.

Opinion: You pay ‘tax’ for being single - how does it work?

OPINION: Going at it alone comes with a hidden financial burden that many aren't aware of.

Editorial: Back to school costs crippling for many Kiwi families

OPINION: Families are feeling the weight of these expenses.

Cost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per child

Families may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.

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.

Editorial: Ease this year’s financial worries by planning ahead

OPINION: It's a good time to reset in more ways than one.

Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs

KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.

Opinion: An Auckland where everyone can thrive

Auckland's growth hides deep inequalities, with many lacking food and housing.

Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners

You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?

Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales

Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains

Editorial: The most alarming part of Treasury’s gloomy forecast

OPINION: Our Government seems clueless on how to reverse this worrying trend.

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.