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How much will school holidays hit your pocket?

Hanging out with the kids? For some Kiwi parents, school holidays do not come cheap.

Food insecurity is a national emergency - Opinion

There are 1.4 million meals that we won’t be delivered.

‘End of an era’ - Winstone Pulp International closes after 45 years

Long-time workers head off to other regions and new jobs.

Business leaders’ optimism hits highest level since 2016

Despite optimism, many business leaders caution the journey to full recovery is not over.

Top issues facing nation - Chiefs have their say

Survey respondents comment on the top issues and how they would resolve them.

KiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund role grows in retirement savings debate

The NZ Super Fund hits $76b and KiwiSaver now has 3.25 million members.

Inside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?

OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.

Sir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcare

OPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.

Editorial: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau's financial admission fails to relate

OPINION: Whanau selling her car to help pay the bills was surprising, but not relatable.

Six-figure incomes not enough to stop money woes for Kiwis

Wellington mayor Tory Whanau isn't the only high-earning New Zealander under pressure.

Tory Whanau on the cost of living crisis

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is feeling the cost of living crisis. Video / Mark Mitchell

Cost-of-living crisis: 21 ways even the rich are feeling it – Kim Knight

OPINION: Nobody is immune to rising prices. A humorous look at a humourless situation.

Shane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into action

OPINION: Hipkins needs to quickly get his caucus and party onside, then travel the motu.

Sweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensive

There is a warning worse may be to come.

Chris Smith: The solution to our broken home-buying model

OPINION: The banking system is working for shareholders and against consumers.

Soaring chocolate and olive oil prices push annual food price inflation up

Selected price index data shows overall inflation pressure continues to ease.