Cost of no growth: $12,700 for every Kiwi
Revisions to economic forecasts have left New Zealanders far worse off than expected.
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Some KiwiSaver managers are sceptical about investing in private assets.
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
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Inflation slowed down but some groups shouldered more of the burden.
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Parents are resorting to using kerosene, fly spray and flea treatment to get rid of nits.
Opinion: You pay ‘tax’ for being single - how does it work?
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Editorial: Back to school costs crippling for many Kiwi families
OPINION: Families are feeling the weight of these expenses.
Cost of students starting high school soars - parents stung up to $800 per child
Families may face costs upwards of $800 per child for uniforms, stationery, technology.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat
Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.
Back to School: Parents reuse and repurpose to save money on expensive devices
Families should try to avoid finance options if possible, say budgeting advisers.
Back to School: Mum of three’s cost-cutting uniform tips
Parents are saving hundreds being prepared and buying secondhand.
'Not just a meal': Vinnies Hamilton opens $1.8m dining hall to meet rising food demand
A community dining hall 'isn't just a meal for some people, it's a social occasion'.
Inflation rate will give clues on how much more the OCR will be cut
December quarter inflation figures to shed light on where the OCR may settle.
Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil
Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.
Record-breaker! Foodbank receives $103,000 in donations during Christmas Appeal
More than 1000 families have been helped thanks to the community's generosity.
From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.
Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
A Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools
Letters: Question of arming police on duty raised again
OPINION: 'All police on duty should be armed for their safety.'
Editorial: Ease this year’s financial worries by planning ahead
OPINION: It's a good time to reset in more ways than one.
Doing it tough: What households are dropping to cut costs
KiwiSaver holidays and insurance downgrades are some of the big cuts Kiwis are making.
Opinion: An Auckland where everyone can thrive
Auckland's growth hides deep inequalities, with many lacking food and housing.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Editorial: The most alarming part of Treasury’s gloomy forecast
OPINION: Our Government seems clueless on how to reverse this worrying trend.
Can you do Christmas lunch or dinner for $25 per person?
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Liam Dann: Don’t panic about worse-than-expected recession
OPINION: It was the worst recession since 1991 – but at least it is behind us.
'Worst since 1991': NZ in deep recession after massive GDP fall
GDP data for the third quarter shows a wipeout.
'Inspiring': Zorb locals' day sees 2000-plus cans donated for foodbank
It exceeded last year's donation total after the rides sold out within hours.
Editorial: Is this minimum wage increase good news to anyone?
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Wildlife park celebrates 85 years in business with foodbank collection
Its donations will help people have a 'nice, festive, happy Christmas'.