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'I've got to drive': The towns with little choice amid fuel crisis
'I think people are going to have to look at car-sharing, or going without a car.'
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Kiwis show renewed interest in working from home as fuel costs rise
Will rising fuel costs reshape where and how Kiwis work?
About 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel prices
The boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.
Labour selects Kerrin Leoni to challenge Oriini Kaipara in Tāmaki Makaurau
Leoni won the Labour nomination after an apparently tough grilling by members.
RNZ-Reid Research poll has bleak numbers for Luxon but no obvious successors
The poll result would leave both major blocs with 60 seats in a hung Parliament.
More than half of Kiwis have struggled with debt, survey shows
The research shows debt is normal for many New Zealanders, but stress remains high.
Rising bills, later babies: How money is changing family plans in the Bay
Bay of Plenty births rose 6.7% in a decade, but population jumped 16.6%.
Green Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief payments
The Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.
Gaspy moves to tighten fuel-cost reporting amid petrol price panic
The cost of premium petrol has hit $4 a litre for the first time in parts of Auckland.
Diana Clement: The cost of dating and who should pay
OPINION: Many spend $50 to $150 per date, pushing total pre-relationship costs to $6000.
Ten smart ways to cut your food bill as supermarket prices keep climbing
Food prices are up 4.5% in a year, with beef mince now $24.46 a kilo.
Analysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss out
ANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.
'Disappointing': Soft GDP growth exposes fragile recovery and households reluctant to spend
Private consumption fell 0.1%, the first drop in household spending since 2024.
Govt preparing NZ for 'worst-case scenario' amid war, fuel prices to rise further
Christopher Luxon said things could get worse before they get better.
'Sugar hit' or solid savings? Rates rise cut after tense budget debate
The council keeps asking people with 'nothing' for more money, one councillor says.
Brace for more pain at the pump: Minister warns petrol prices will continue to rise
Kiwis should prepare to pay more for fuel 'through no fault of our own': minister.
Richard Prebble: Is New Zealand betting too much on 'paper' oil reserves?
OPINION: Politicians need to front up on the tough fuel questions.
Consumers 'nervous' about economic outlook amid war in Middle East
The index slipped to 94.7 in March, showing pessimists now outnumber optimists.
Greg Smith: The real cost of pausing KiwiSaver contributions
OPINION: More than 80,000 KiwiSaver members are currently on a savings suspension.
Dave Letele: 'Wave of crime coming' if Kiwis don't receive support with fuel prices
Community activist says people need support after a man tried to siphon petrol near a gym.
Travellers pushing trips to second half of year to avoid Iran conflict – travel boss
The firm had strong revenue last year but the Middle East conflict could weigh on 2026.
Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
Beef porterhouse steak now averages $44.71 a kilo, up 21.5% in a year.
'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”
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Fed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fast
Jared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.
'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soar
Petrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.
Retail spending rose in February in last data before Iran conflict
Hospitality led the rebound, with spending jumping 2.4% or $35m.
Buy now, pay later debt driving more families to food banks and mentors
FinCap says people are seeking help from January, not just a February rush.
Napier’s squabbling councillors got the region’s biggest pay bump
The four mayors’ average increase was 8.50%.
Woolworths boss warns supermarket break-up could push grocery prices higher
Woolworths NZ keeps just 2.3c from every $1, with 62c going to suppliers.