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Broadband numbers 'through the roof'

More than one million New Zealand homes used broadband to connect to the internet in 2009.

NZ dollar sinks against Aussie

Consumers putting more on the plastic

One plus one - does it add up to higher prices?

In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.

A good time for a holiday

The cost of travel basics like accommodation and flights may have gone up a bit over the past few months as the global economy stabilises, but they're still incredibly good value, writes Jim Eagles.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Lowest paid cop higher taxes under new regime

Think tank gives NZ performance a D for dismal

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: High-tech head count showing a lot of promise

Aussies making NZ pay look cut-price

A cut-price supermarket chain in Australia is offering a $108,000 starting salary to university graduates, prompting further concern over the increasing wage gap between New Zealand and Australia.