RetailSketchy supermarket 'specials' in spotlightEspecially cheeky supermarket prices in spotlight, as consumer group urges vigilance.19 Jan 05:36 AM
RetailFood prices leap in largest annual increase in 32 yearsBiggest price increase in decades: Fruit and veg prices up enormously in the year.18 Jan 09:49 PM
InflationHouseholds’ finances moving from squeezed to crushed, economist warnsPressure on family budgets will become more intense this year.17 Jan 07:27 PM
Inflation'Concern for everybody': Cost of living pressure set to continue in 2023Produce supplier costs increased by 24 per cent last month.15 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandDoes Snickers still satisfy? Popular chocolate bar gets 12 per cent smaller for same priceSnickers bar now smaller as rising costs hit manufacturing.13 Jan 03:44 AM
LifestyleCost of living crisis: Kiwi orders groceries from Australia - saves up to 35%She saved 35 per cent ordering groceries from Oz — but here's why she won't do it again.11 Jan 05:00 PM
InflationCooking the Books podcast: How to watch your pennies in 2023There are problems to be avoided, but also some opportunities to be aware of.01 Jan 05:08 PM
InflationBritain’s pizzerias fear extinction after ‘diabolical couple of years’Telegraph: Every key ingredient has risen in price by double digits.28 Dec 02:37 AM
LifestyleGrandma: ‘I’m charging my family for Christmas dinner’If you're hosting Christmas dinner for the family, should they be expected to chip in?23 Dec 08:06 PM
LifestyleMoney, grief and stress: How to defuse family tension this ChristmasWe spoke to Kyle MacDonald about ways to ease tension this festive season.22 Dec 05:54 PM
New ZealandLure of free fish driving up drowning statistics - expertsAs the cost of living bites, many can't afford bad weather getting in the way.20 Dec 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationTop bank: NZ’s economic outlook and what to do if your mortgage is refixingASB economists are warning kiwis to brace for higher debt repayments in 202320 Dec 12:00 AM
InflationCost of living crisis: Consumer confidence falls to lowest point on recordThe downturn in confidence has been widespread across age groups and income brackets.18 Dec 08:43 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: National failing to inspire votersWhat did Hamilton West by-election result say about the state of the National Party?15 Dec 09:34 PM
LifestyleHow to have a budget-friendly Christmas this yearIt's a cost of living Christmas for many Kiwis this summer.13 Dec 10:01 PM
WorldUK cost-of-living woes prompt push for more free school mealsEstimated 800,000 children in England living in poverty are not eligible for free meals.09 Dec 06:50 PM
Lifestyle$15 Fakeaway Friday: The ultimate Shin Ramyun noodlesInstead of heading out for takeaways, whip up these easy and tasty ramen bowls.08 Dec 11:00 PM
PoliticsPM mulls lifting incomes with tax credits, but tax cuts could be a while awayThe Prime Minister also has a Christmas message for disenfranchised anti-vaxxers.08 Dec 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlack Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisionsThe Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?01 Dec 10:30 PM
InflationThink mortgage rates are high now? Economist warns of 9.5% peakEconomist Tony Alexander shares what the big Official Cash Rate hike means for borrowers.30 Nov 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationFeeling the pinch: 60% of Kiwis have changed their daily spending habitsSharesies research reveals cut backs on food spending.30 Nov 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationSalmon for $94 a kilo: Trolley trauma at the supermarket this ChristmasFood prices are rising faster in Hawke's Bay than anywhere in New Zealand.29 Nov 01:13 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern makes first Chatham Islands visitPM hears how cost of living is impacting island residents.25 Nov 04:59 AM
Lifestyle$15 Fakeaway Friday: Delicious loaded crispy tortilla burrito bowlsSwap your usual Friday takeaway for this cheap and delicious homemade version.24 Nov 11:00 PM
RetailBlack Friday spending 'counterintuitive' as recession loomsExperts are advising consumers to spend wisely this Black Friday.24 Nov 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYour cost of living increase is probably more than you thinkHomeowners' costs higher than inflation, thanks to changes made more than two decades ago.20 Nov 07:24 PM
Lifestyle$15 Fakeaway Friday: Cheat’s chicken katsu bowlsYou can throw these bowls together in under 15 minutes.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Our shelves are empty’: Wellington food bank appeals for donations as holiday period approachesDonations can be dropped off in Wellington supermarkets.17 Nov 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: There’s more to inflation than wagesOPINION: Treating inflation as simply a cost of living problem does more harm than good.11 Nov 04:00 PM
InflationFood price rises at 14-year highLatest food price data shocker: How big a bite is inflation taking?11 Nov 04:12 AM
Lifestyle$15 Fakeaway Friday: Mind-blowing fish curry tacosForget Taco Tuesday - you can whip these up yourself this Friday night.10 Nov 11:21 PM
PoliticsCost of living burden forces Govt into fuel sector reformMegan Woods says a stable fuel supply is important.08 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam Stephenson: Fast-food workers deserve Fair Pay AgreementsOPINION: 'Why should people struggle to live while working full-time?'08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo sign of cheaper food bills as supplier costs up 10% a yearHigher prices were charged by suppliers to the supermarkets for about 9000 items.06 Nov 11:44 PM
