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Inside Economics: Inflation, shocking cost of building houses, the Temu effect
Opinion: Deciphering Boffinese inflation-speak, and is Temu killing our economy?
Power bills pile on the pressure for households, small businesses
Most respondents in a new survey were worried about rising costs and network resilience.
PM brushes off poll result as Kiwis deliver verdict on Budget 2024
Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.
Kathmandu owner pins hopes on improved seasonal demand
Kathmandu and Rip Curl brand owner says trading has been up in recent months.
Liam Dann: Recession or not, economic downturn will get worse before it gets better
Key parts of the economy are crashing while population growth flatters the headlines.
NZ out of recession but 'don’t pop the champagne just yet'
We're out of technical recession - just - but GDP per capita is still falling
NZ among the most expensive places to rent in the world
Solo mum says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone.
Grocery workers face low pay, understaffing and customer abuse
Hailed as heroes in pandemic, they're now getting spat on and underpaid, survey finds.
Rabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselves
The latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.
No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
'We’ve had customers almost cry': Havelock North Trade Aid mission to continue after store closure
Havelock North Trade Aid store is one of 13 shutting doors across the country.
Arena Williams: Forget tax cuts, Kiwis overpay for their groceries every week
OPINION: It's not in National's DNA to limit corporate power.
'Worse than Covid': Auckland deli owner's plea to customers
'If things do not improve, we will have to close our shop in the next few months.'
Fire shoots from plane engine and Auckland Uni death threats | Focus Morning Bulletin June 18, 2024
Virgin Australia flight’s emergency landing, death threats aimed at Auckland Uni and the Government paves the way for granny flats. Video / NZ Herald
Troubled Laybuy companies placed into receivership
The buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins sets out hopes for a one-term National-led Government
Hipkins was speaking at Labour's regional conference in Wellington.
Letters: Key points missing from migration debate; the meaning of 'equality'
OPINION: 'For years, many people have used NZ as a way station.'
Thousands of first-home buyers have deposits wiped out
More than 80 per cent of first homes bought during the peak are now worth less.
Salary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?
Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?
Demand for foodbank parcels puts pressure on volunteer pool
High demand for foodbank parcels leaves organisation stretched for manpower.
Inside Economics: Winners and losers in the interest rate game - and why it matters
OPINION: We need to stop self-pathologising, because NZ's not that special.
$500 away from serious trouble: Cost of living hurting Kiwis’ ability to save
New pressures displace divorce, unemployment as explanation some cite for money troubles.
New 295-apartment build-to-rent project opened at Sylvia Park
Resido was built by Naylor Love and is owned by NZX listed landlord Kiwi Property Group. Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop opened it this morning on June 11, 2024.
New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM
A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.
Z Energy hits back at watchdog's petrol price claims
How much are 'feather and rocket' pricing tactics costing you?
Tips on how to heat your home and save money
Here's how to make your home warm properly and keep your power bill down.
PM says low- and middle-income Kiwis get 'emphasis' of tax package, Treasury figures say the opposite
About 130,000 households receive nothing from the package and 8000 are slightly worse off.
ANZ predicts interest rate cuts from February next year
Previously hawkish economists now see first OCR cut occurring in February, not May.
Six ways to save on your power bill this winter
As the cold of winter sets in, you're likely being left with a growing power bill.
Foodstuffs’ grocers vote to merge its two co-ops
The merger is still subject to Commerce Commission and High Court approval.
Homeowners trying new tactics for relief from soaring repayments
Homestay students or flatmates helping people cope with rising costs.
A confronting new trend: Pensioners call on charities for food parcels, furniture and blankets
Ian Jones never imagined he'd need to be helping over-65s through winter.
Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.