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MSD warns incoming minister of rising number of Kiwis on benefit, more increases likely

'We are seeing increasing complexity in clients’ needs.'

Minimum wage to rise by 2 per cent - slowest rate in a decade

The cost of living is likely to rise by more than the minimum wage.

Annual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?

The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.

Crocs and celebrations: The reality of sending Kiwi kids back to school

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Money-saving tips and tricks for parents in 2024

From petrol to groceries, The Parenting Hangover hosts share tips on how to cost-save.

Piped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’

A recent report shows how gas prices will rise significantly in the next decade.

Letters: The Green Party discovers their clay feet

OPINION: A young politician’s mental health was shoved to the back of the queue.

Chromebooks, shoes, uniforms and stationery - the overwhelming list returns

Between stationery and uniform costs, the start of the school year can be expensive.

Black Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZ

Retail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.

Major coal port remains blocked by climate protesters

Several hundred protesters have blocked Newcastle Port's shipping lane.

Coalition talks: Seymour says deal still days away after Luxon claims policy deal agreed

The National leader and Winston Peters are set to meet to discuss ministerial positions.

Rates due on Monday, but Northlanders are struggling

Northland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.

Eftpos, credit card retail spending well down in October

Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.

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Liam Dann: Is the ComCom a 22-year-old failure?

OPINION: New Zealand lacks adequate competition in key industries.

New fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui market

A price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.