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Editorial: Pressure will rise on Govt if cost of living crunch doesn't ease
OPINION: Kiwis are struggling more now than during the 2022 inflation peak.

‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn
Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.

Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meat
Labour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.

On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.

Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter
OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.

Editorial: A meaningless sporting summer, it’s just not cricket
OPINION: What happened to our summer game this season?

Mary Holm: I’m spending half my pay on my mortgage and I’m struggling to save
OPINION: It sounds to me as if you're being too tough on yourself.

Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now
OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.

Auckland Transport hikes parking charges by 50c an hour
Auckland parking costs last increased in August 2023 by $1.

‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workers
Market rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.

Why this Indian spice could be your wallet’s answer to pricey garlic
Now that garlic's at $4 a bulb, try this alternative for a fraction of the price.

Opinion: Reversing the brain drain - retaining staff is about more than just money
OPINION: Our brightest talent is leaving for growth, opportunity and purpose.

Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.

Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?

Chocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZ
How much will a block of Whittaker's cost in the next few years?

Woolworths NZ sales up as industrial action hampers Aussie result
Woolworths NZ rebranded 35 supermarkets from 'Countdown' to 'Woolworths' this half.

The Reserve Bank is worst in OECD - Richard Prebble
OPINION: The RBNZ relies on official statistics even though they are prone to be wrong.

‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest margins
The Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.

'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closure
The operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.

Shops urged to extend hours to prevent ‘ghost towns’
OPINION: One business leader says businesses need to embrace late-night opening hours.