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How are we faring one year on from 2023's changes?
This time last year, prescription fees were being removed and the fuel tax was ending. But are we better or worse off now?
Got a money question? Ask RNZ's Susan Edmunds
RNZ introduces a new weekly feature by money correspondent Susan Edmunds answering your questions.
Interest rate cuts will happen quickly next year - Kiwibank
Economists say it's a matter of holding on til 2025 for most of us.
Have we lost the perks of KiwiSaver?
The member tax credit is worth less each year, and that's just the start of it.
What do supermarket workers really get paid?
The union says it is 'poverty wages'. Supermarkets say they pay fairly.
'Significant falls' in interest rates may lie ahead - ANZ
The country's biggest bank says a six-month fix could prove the cheapest option.
Another major bank scales back house price forecast
The Reserve Bank's "tough love" is having an impact on the market, Westpac says.
'Worst since the early 90s': Hidden extent of downturn
Officially we're out of recession. Here's why it doesn't feel like it - and how we compare internationally.
How to get a better deal on your car insurance
Premiums have risen sharply. What can you do?
Spike in shipping costs could pose inflation challenge
Rates are higher than they were during peak of Red Sea conflict.
Insurance warning for landlords after claim for Airbnb house declined
Many may be leaving themselves exposed, a property investor representative says.
Five reasons you might get a tax bill
A tax bill is often an unwelcome surprise. Here's why you might get one.
How many Big Macs can you buy for the minimum wage?
Times might be tough, but there's one glimmer of (possible) relief: New Zealanders can buy many more Big Macs on the minimum wage than they used to.
Job hunting like 'The Hunger Games', applicants say
Job applicants say applying for roles in tight labour market is hard going.
What went wrong for The Warehouse?
Is Kmart, high salaries, or something else to blame? Audio
The $60 million cost of the Northland power cut
Nearly 100,000 properties were affected were affected, leaving businesses in trouble. Audio
Looking for a new job? Bad news: So are thousands of others
Job seekers face fierce competition as applications skyrocket
Local shops do it tough as Temu and Amazon cash in
It's "the most challenging time" in modern memory for NZ retailers - but overseas retail giants are sitting pretty.
Why New Zealand investors want a piece of Nvidia
We're claiming our slice of the world's newest most valuable company. Can it last?
'Renting is very expensive' - NZ's global distinction
Solo mum Cara says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone.
Why we're in a downturn, and how we get out
How does this downturn compare to previous ones, what's causing the squeeze, and is there a solution?
$2b jump in tax debt in one year
A sharp increase in tax debt is likely to reflect the pressure businesses are under, commentators say.
Woman dies after breaking hip, but insurer rejects family claim
Despite dying in hospital after breaking her hip, the insurer said it was not the cause of her death.