New ZealandWhat gets axed under the National-led Government?Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.16 Oct 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RatePost-election hangover: Inflation data to reveal scale of problem for new GovernmentThe Consumers Price Index for the third quarter is due out on Tuesday.15 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationBusiness confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economyInflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.15 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Post-election hangover delivers Luxon NZ First question, and Hipkins leadership speculationOPINION: There is already speculation about who might line up to replace Chris Hipkins.15 Oct 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Labour collapse - fit for the war but not for the peaceOPINION: Labour won the pandemic war, but did not know how to win the peace that followed.15 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationSasha Borissenko: Weet-Bix saga opens whole can of wormsOPINION: Should Sanitarium be allowed tax breaks?15 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Luxon's first job is to revive confidenceOPINION: Christopher Luxon will need all his management training and experience.14 Oct 04:01 PM
InflationCost of living breakthrough? Food prices fall in SeptemberAfter months of punishing hikes, how much did food prices change in September?11 Oct 10:40 PM
RetailBig supermarket loyalty cards under fire from Consumer NZFoodstuffs rejects claim dismissing "loyalty".05 Oct 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWarehouse Group's worst-performing retail brand revealedIt might be selling more in a cost-of-living crisis, but its profits are weak.28 Sep 12:38 AM
New ZealandFoodbank forced to buy food for the first time as donations decrease'We’re spending around $5000 or $6000 a month.'19 Sep 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How much are you paying in 'lazy tax'?OPINION: Banks make money from our complacency.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Whanganui candidates say about the cost of livingOther issues highlighted to candidates were the cost of housing and climate change.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year agoWhat's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.13 Sep 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallLinda Hall: Spare a thought for the staff who have to keep replacing the price tagsOPINION: They seem to change the price almost every week these days.12 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Catering for the communityKatikati College students help feed the community through Kura Kai.08 Sep 04:00 PM
InflationOpinion: Why does food cost so much in a land of plenty?OPINION: Bryan Bruce asks how can we do things differently to benefit all?02 Sep 08:45 PM
PoliticsBryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the richOPINION: The average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices.14 Aug 03:14 AM
TravelAirbnb cleaner's hack for slashing grocery bill goes viral on TikTokViewers were shocked, and envious of the woman's unusual tactic.13 Aug 10:43 PM
KahuRemoving GST from food and veges 'won't help poorer families'Māori and poor communities will not benefit by GST removal from fruit and vege13 Aug 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationWhat will putting supermarkets under the spotlight change?OPINION: What can be done, legally, to prevent supermarkets ripping us off?13 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPopular Kiwi Instagram gardener's tips for vege patches big and smallHer how-to book spawned out of her popular Instagram page @mrs.evans.garden.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFalling food prices win one battle - but war on inflation goes onOn the path to lower inflation, a few nasty surprises could still trip us up.11 Aug 01:54 AM
Banking and financeFood prices fall in July after months of brutal increasesBelieve it or not, food prices took a dive, for a change, in July.10 Aug 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Tax the rich’ rally planned for Auckland'Anger rising' at inequality: Church deacon, unions among wealth tax rally backers.09 Aug 11:32 PM
Small BusinessEgg shortage: Bakeries, cafes scrambling for supplyHospitality and wholesalers say they have no access to the staple ingredient.02 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe truth about the great oat milk 'con'Plant-based alternatives have grown in popularity but there's still work to be done.27 Jul 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careNation of Debt: Kiwis putting more on the plastic to cope with the cost of livingHow the economic slowdown is stretching household budgets.25 Jul 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: A grumpy Winston Peters and his ‘mission to save our country’OPINION: NZ First claims it will save us from "racism and separatism".24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIndian ban on rice exports stokes fears of global food inflationFinancial Times: Action from India comes the same week as Russia targets wheat.23 Jul 05:00 AM
Inflation'I'm not holding my breath': The bad news for shoppers waiting for food prices to fallThe inflation level dropped off, but it still remains too high for comfort.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Count up': Kiwis mock supermarket name change during cost of living crisisCountdown is changing its branding back to Woolworths in a $400m move.18 Jul 12:54 AM
New ZealandNo improvements in cost of living survey since MarchOne in three New Zealanders are going without medical care when they’re unwell.16 Jul 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationWellington chippy insolvent, blames Covid and Parliament protestThe fish and chip venue received $30,000 in funding following the anti-mandate protest.13 Jul 05:15 AM