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Cost of living: Who is being hit hardest now?
Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases.
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Mega-strike: A worker's right to walk off the job
Public Service Minister Judith Collins says the strike is driven by politics.
Why economists believe the worst inflation is behind us
Core inflation shouldn't trouble the Reserve Bank, economists say.
Inflation hits 3% as consumers suffer largest power price spike since 1989
Inflation is now at the highest level in more than a year
Inflation Nerves: What to expect in today’s CPI numbers
Infometrics' Gareth Kiernan on key drivers ahead of today’s inflation data release. Video / Herald Now
How Zohran Mamdani is charming a famously hard-nosed city
Cost-of-living crisis foremost issue in closely watched Nov 4 election in largest US city.
‘Enough is enough’: Firefighters strike nationwide, warnings of serious delays
About 2000 firefighters walked off the job for an hour from midday.
The stats that suggest food inflation may have peaked
Prices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.
Richard Prebble: Why I'm optimistic the economy has turned a corner
OPINION: ANZ's Truck-O-Meter signals a rebound in freight traffic through July.
'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wage
Cars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.
‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of change
Tipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.
Staff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'
Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.
Kiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices bite
Morrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.
Smiths City owes IRD over $1m as outlook for creditors appears bleak
Liquidators have given reasons for what went wrong at the century-old retailer.
Koha cafes, food banks and markets: How the regional towns are coping with hard times
Small Northland towns are struggling with poverty but there are pockets of hope.
Inside Economics: Treasury's desperate warning to act on Superannuation challenge
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt review
The Government's energy plans are 'tinkering around the edges' – Labour's Megan Woods.
Govt reveals measures intended to avoid power crisis, clarity on its position on asset sales
The Government wants to avoid another winter power crisis.
Zespri eyes next decade after hitting $4.5b milestone
The exporter now sells to 52 countries, with US sales up 30% despite tariffs.
Northland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front line
Monte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.
Boardrooms split on staff outlook as AI reshapes workforce
Executives warn young talent is leaving for higher wages in Australia.
Mood of the Boardroom: Executives call for long-term energy plan
Half of bosses surveyed said coal use would not hurt export competitiveness.
'Death by a thousand cuts': The heavy price of school holidays costing parents an extra $1000
School holidays can become a financial stress test for many parents.
Foodstuffs boss: Govt gets top marks on education, but clarity needed on rules
Foodstuffs' Quin backs a four-year term in Parliament to give businesses more certainty
'That takes courage': Simon Power urges rethink of super and KiwiSaver settings
Simon Power says employer KiwiSaver contributions should rise to 9% or 10%.
Les Mills bets big on boutique wellness with new Auckland studio
CEO Brett Sutton says memberships have stayed flat despite cost-of-living pressures.
'Our cup is empty': Economic crunch claims another well-known cafe
The hospo outlet's owner said he faced increasing financial challenges and falling sales.
‘I’m very fearful’: Surge in demand for free health clinic
Pregnant mother Macy Te Whaiti calls the free service a 'lifesaver'.
Wallets under siege: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financially
Cost-of-living challenges continue to bite for many.
'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayor
Denyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.