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‘Lagged behind the rising cost of living’: Tararua council workers to strike

Council boss says strikes will cause "minimal" disruption to public services.

Nation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break even

Farm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.

Woolworths' new delivery service within the hour

The new Milkrun service will deliver what you need by scooter within an hour of ordering.

Simon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’

OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".

Westpac, several smaller banks lift home loan rates - again

More banks have announced changes to their home loan rates.

'We shouldn’t have to live like this': Struggling seniors turn off home heating

Some 'don’t have power in their home' because they don't think they can afford it

'I'm not holding my breath': The bad news for shoppers waiting for food prices to fall

The inflation level dropped off, but it still remains too high for comfort.

'Living here you feel like a bottom feeder and scum'

This woman works fulltime as a nurse but is still homeless.

Buy now, pay later: Solo mum buying meat and groceries so kids don't miss out

9 Kiwi shoppers reveal the pluses and pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later

Explainer: Do you qualify for help with your power bills?

All you need to know about the Winter Energy Payment and other assistance.

12 people in a 4-bedroom home: How a struggling family found help as costs rise

'We can't afford the children's clothes.'

Wellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protest

The fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.

Retail spending reinforces expectations for economic downturn

Spending in June showed a small bounce-back after last month's slump.

Cars and clothes drive Kiwi card spending increase

Fuel costs a big factor as billions in card spending dissected.

'Ridiculous' rates rise will hit struggling superannuants hard, say advocates

"There [are] some real sad cases out there at the moment."

'Absolutely fabulous': How homeowners make money and lifelong friends renting spare rooms

"It costs me $40 a week to live in my house."