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Woman's new home build hit with extra $213k bill as costs rise
The woman quickly realised the fixed prices quoted were far too good to be true.
The woman quickly realised the fixed prices quoted were far too good to be true.
Supermarkets are absorbing some of the rising costs, says Foodstuffs managing director.
Higher mortgage rates on the cards if the market assessment of RBNZ's wording is right.
The global economy is under pressure due to rapid increases in the cost of living, however Jarden Investment Strategist and Economist, John Carran, is seeing evidence of inflation easing. Video / Supplied
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Officials have forecast the rate to hit 4.4 per cent by the end of the year.
Double whammy of high inflation and higher rates could hit households in the next year.
We beat recession and Omicron but the inflation fight still has a long way to go.
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Westpac: Economy needs to push through pain barrier because the results will be worth it.
Lower fuel prices helped drive a fall in inflation.
You'd think we'd be shouting that record low of 5.4 per cent from the rooftops.
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Some New Zealanders and former residents overseas have reported receiving the payment.
New Zealand's inflation rate is running at its highest level in 32 years.
Petrol prices have dropped a further 20c a litre since a week ago.
The country's president believes higher interest rates actually fuel inflation.
Thomas Coughlan sits down with National leader Christopher Luxon to discuss the Reserve Bank and the cost of living crisis. Video / Mark Mitchell
A look at what products are facing the highest price hikes as inflation hits new highs.
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Winston Peters says cost of living 'out of control', criticises Govt "kneejerk response'.
Today's increase was largely driven by rising rents and construction costs.
Consumer Price Index data will show how high the Reserve Bank has to hike interest rates.
High cost of living and low wages were the main issues for immigrants in New Zealand.
Some are tipping mortgage rates have peaked, but the RBNZ may have other ideas.
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The Sunday roast has gone up 20pc in three years, and fish and chips have risen even more.
There are positive signs on the global inflation front but, locally, much hinges on jobs.
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