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Price of buying food fell in December, annual price increase slows

Domestic accommodation up, diesel down, as food price hikes cool somewhat.

Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

China’s population decline accelerates as economy reaches low growth target

Financial Times: Deepening property sector crisis, deflation and demographic pressures.

State house tenant owed $13,300 back rent

When a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.

EV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel tax

EV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.

Council fails to sell Auckland Film Studios — here's its excuse

No buyers emerge after two-year process, which kicked off after $37.5m grant for upgrades.

Holiday spend hangover: Westpac warns of financial distress

A major bank is warning consumers to budget this year.

How much Kiwis are investing in new Bitcoin funds

Fiat funds are flowing to the digital asset.

The changing face of Auckland: Apartment projects to dominate in 2024

But as some rise, why are others struggling to get off the ground?

What we really know about the global economy

Financial Times: We must pay attention to the forces that will certainly shape our future.

'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auction

David Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.

Kiwi luxury pillow maker cracks Harrods

Matakana-based Hyoumankind is now selling its NZ-made Go Pilllows in Harrods, London

Musk demands bigger stake in Tesla as price for AI work

New York Times: Musk threatens to “build products outside of Tesla.”

Politics and inflation worries take shine off improved business confidence results

Businesses owners tend to feel more positive under National-led governments.

Market close: Fisher and Paykel Healthcare drags market lower on quiet day

The New Zealand sharemarket staged a late recovery to finish flat.

$1000/year to drive your EV: Road user charges for electric vehicles from April

The other shoe has dropped. How it will work.

Māori authority exports drop 16 per cent in September quarter

Stats NZ's tatauranga umanga Māori data for the September quarter show a drop in exports.

Capital raise? Crimson Education pours cold water on report

Plus: The latest on a possible public listing.