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Opinion: Xmas food costs lay bare the true price of supermarket power

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Trump promises boom for US economy, blames Biden in address to nation

The US President als pledged 'warrior dividend' bonuses of US$1776 to 1.45 million troops.

Green Party co-leaders gear up for 2026 election after ‘major changes’ to selection process

'We have to gain the trust of the people on how we can improve their lives.'

Food prices fall for third month, but groceries, power still rising

Stats NZ's latest selected price index shows third monthly decline in food prices.

All I want for Christmas is a break from you – PM's gift to coalition partners

Christopher Luxon's gift to his coalition partners is a break from each other.

'Now we finish the job': Why Auckland's mayor is backing a 7.9% rates rise

For an average household, rates will climb to $4341.

Some parts of the country still being hit harder by rising premiums

The average house insurance quote has risen almost twice as fast in one region.

Diana Clement: What charities really need at Christmas

OPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.

'Return of the investor': Kiwibank forecasts brighter economic days ahead

NZ dodged trade war bullets and now the housing market and retail spending are picking up.