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'Still tough': PM unveils new action plan after Labour pulls ahead on key issue
Many of the actions are just next steps in actions from previous plans.
'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensioners
Electricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.
Liam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery
OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.
Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson talk to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on RNZ and the cost of living
Herald NOW's political panel National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Willie Jackson on RNZ, Crown Sovereignty and cost of living.
Belle of the ball: Shop owner gives away formal dresses and suits to high schoolers
Belle Ward didn't go to her school ball because she couldn't afford it.
National loses Kiwis’ confidence handling inflation to Labour - survey
Inflation is the top issue for Kiwis and they think Labour is best to keep prices down.
Back-pocket boost: Households could receive hundreds of dollars in extra disposable income
Consumer confidence continues to tread water – but it's not all bad news for households.
'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.
Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised
FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.
Editorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?
OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be?
'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental hunt
Gisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.
Thinking of retiring? Nearly one in two Kiwis still working when they turn 65
Data shows we're joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.
Greens argue rich list proves case for tax. Act disagrees
The Greens say the growing wealth is evidence for taxing the rich more.
Editorial: If you want to crack down on fly-tipping, consider making the dump cheaper
OPINION: It's a blemish on NZ's clean, green image and it's high time something was done.
Tens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaver
KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.
'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets
Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.
Mary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a house
OPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people
Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.
Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate
OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.
'It is a cash grab, plain and simple': 77% port fee hike sparks industry outrage
The change may add $25m annually to costs during a cost-of-living crisis.
Cut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer
The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.
Editorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hate
OPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.
Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.
Rising costs, shifting habits: Why is going to the movies so expensive?
'You need to give people a reason to get off their couch.'
How one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youth
Malcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.
Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues
OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.