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What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?

National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.

Labour out, National in - either way, neoliberalism wins again

OPINION: Regardless of the election result, a form of austerity was always going to win.

Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years

Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?

NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says

Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.

'Evil' inflation cooled slightly in third quarter

New inflation figure below most market expectations.

What gets axed under the National-led Government?

Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.

Post-election hangover: Inflation data to reveal scale of problem for new Government

The Consumers Price Index for the third quarter is due out on Tuesday.

Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy

Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.

Tax and your money: How the parties' policies compare this election

Every party has gravitated towards tax cuts as a key way to combat inflation.

Watch live: The Front Bench looks at the big political issues of this week

The Front Bench will examine the issues that Kiwis are talking about ahead of voting day.

Act Party candidate for Rotorua electorate, Marten Rozeboom

Marten Rozeboom on the issues facing the electorate, from tourism to family values.

Editorial: Putting a price on happiness

OPINION: Our editorial on the price of happiness amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Big supermarket loyalty cards under fire from Consumer NZ

Foodstuffs rejects claim dismissing "loyalty".

Editorial: Never mind the politics, global forces rule NZ's economy

OPINION: Kiwis flatter themselves with the idea the economy is under our control.

Social supermarket running on empty as it fields around 50 calls for help a day

155 Whare Kai manager Samantha Cassidy says the demand for food grows year-on-year.

Child poverty not ‘sexy enough’ for electioneering

OPINION: Is Winston Peters’ metamorphosis more important than kids without shoes?