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Some tough political choices will need to be made.

The former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.

Surge in Kiwis going to Oz continues despite rising house prices across the Ditch.

All five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show.

In a cost-of-living crisis, a staple of the Kiwi entertainment diet has returned.

A longstanding baker is dipping into his savings just to keep afloat.

OPINION: The CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in the June quarter.

The New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.

Once a sad diet staple, cottage cheese is back – and having a surprisingly tasty glow up.

A new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.

The Grocery Action Group says Kiwis are seeing big rises in food prices at supermarkets.

Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin talks to Ryan Bridge following the release of the Commerce Commission's Grocery Report.

Unemployment is rising and cost of living increases are forcing Kiwis to work longer.

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

OPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.

Structures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.

The dashboard tracks a 68-item shop across seven supermarkets in Tauranga and Western Bay.

Service providers have reported a 90% increase in homelessness in Auckland.

'I accept that everyone wants a pay rise in this tough time.'

OPINION: Butter prices in New Zealand rose 46.5% in the year to June.

Meanwhile, PM took aim at Labour for "taxing and borrowing" policy that "didn't work".

The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.

The press conference will be live-streamed at the top of this article.

OPINION: The construction sector lost 15,000 jobs in the past two years.

OPINION: Everyone thinks they can win the next election. Someone must be wrong, but who?

Seventeen people have died in avoidable house fires in the past year.

OPINION: Families are buying tiny houses for ageing parents to help reduce costs.

Will the average New Zealander be able to afford more butter again soon?

Butter prices have nearly doubled to $8.60 for a 500g block in 14 months.