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Grocery Commissioner puts supermarkets on notice
Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises. Audio
Interest rates are rising, so what do you do?
The right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through this year.
Is Nicola Willis's 'worst-case' scenario not bad enough?
The finance minister said that in the event of a prolonged conflict in Iran, lasting until the end of the year, inflation could hit that level, as modelled by Treasury.
Daughter's battle with IRD for late dad's unclaimed money
A woman who is trying to claim $12,000 from Inland Revenue's unclaimed money list says she has been frustrated by continuous hurdles.
Investment property report sparks questions
Property investors say new research shows that they contribute significant amounts to the country's economy - but not everyone is convinced. Audio
How high can they go? Shoppers worried about food prices
Shoppers are "continually" being affected by potentially unfair or excessive pricing, says Consumer NZ.
Support cut as boarder income changes take effect
Families with disabled children are facing reductions in support under new rules that include income from boarders in assessments for accommodation supplements.
Largest hike on record: What's going on with the price of mince?
Meat is up, poultry is up, fish is up, fruit and vegetables are up. What's happening?
Petrol at $4 is closer than you might think
Oil prices have already shot up dramatically and it's feasible they'll go even higher, economists say. Audio
'Loyalty tax': Complaint over insurer's gift card promotion
New customers were offered $200 incentives by IAG brands, which irked one consumer.
'I was going to die': The rise in KiwiSaver withdrawals for overseas surgeries
Biddy Tai Ahmu says she would never been able to have the operation if she couldn't tap into the fund. Audio
IRD warns of jail time for employers failing to pass on tax deductions
The department has issued a "revenue alert" over the failure of some employers to pass on PAYE deductions.
Fuel crisis: Which foods will rise in price fastest, and when?
Food prices are likely to rise if war in the Middle East keeps pressure on oil prices - but some types of food may be more affected than others. Audio
Buyers and sellers 'patient' as house prices lift, REINZ says
Infometrics said the increase in prices between January and February was the sharpest in two-and-a-half years.
Just 21 of tens of thousands of benefit sanctions have been non-financial
The penalties were introduced in the government's traffic light scheme last year, but have only been used a few times.
Law change could let IRD change its interest rates more quickly
When there is downward pressure on rates, and Inland Revenue is slow to move, taxpayers are exposed for longer to higher charges.
Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers
The subsidy they get to help pay for fuel has not changed since 2022.
No Stupid Questions: Should I pay off my mortgage or save for retirement?
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers questions around KiwiSaver and mortgages.
Benefit rules confuse: Employed partner given job search obligations
There are limits on how much a household can earn and still remain eligible for benefits. When someone is on JobSeeker, household income over $160 a week before tax affects eligibility.
Has the Middle East war reached a worst-case scenario?
Bloomberg reported "international and US efforts to mollify oil markets continued to fail in the face of the long-feared worst-case scenario".
Pumps run dry on discount day, as panic adds pressure
Gull says some of its sites have not been able to meet demand after it cut prices during a regular promotion.
Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices
The government should take notice of what other countries are doing to help workers, a union says. Audio
Wattie's a big name reminder of pressure on NZ manufacturers
Heinz Wattie's announced this week it was planning to close some of its manufacturing operations.