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Can tax cuts really address the cost of living?
It's the centrepiece of National's response to rising costs. But what do the numbers say? Audio
How families spiral into 'crippling' debt to government
"MSD debt is horrible, you can't get rid of it," says a couple in their 60s living on a pension and a JobSeeker benefit. Audio
Investors may see biggest impact of Reserve Bank's lending limits
Explainer - One property economist says investors in particular may be underestimating what's coming.
Police, teacher pay at 20-year lows
Frontline workers are now being paid their lowest rates compared to the average wage in decades.
The Warehouse removes product over suspicious plant photos
The retailer says it is "not sure" what the plants - that appear to be marijuana - advertised in its listing are.
Food bank collection 'risky' for supermarkets
Supermarkets are making profit from goods donated to charity.
Car owners cancel insurance policies as cost of living bites
With grocery bills soaring and petrol prices hitting, drivers letting their policies lapse.
Tens of thousands of pensioners still paying off student loans
Many don't realise their superannuation will be docked to repay a student loan, financial mentor says.
How E tū union ended up taking one of its own to the employment court
The union now must pay its former employee compensation, 12 months' lost remuneration and more to his costs.
What's the best home loan term to fix for now?
Here is what five mortgage advisers would do if they were fixing a loan now.
Why some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaver
One couldn't afford it, another prefers to invest in his farm. Some MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?
House prices won't return to peak until after 2029 - forecaster
Predictions of house price increases are being revised down as interest rates stay higher for longer.
'Never seen so many Mercedes SUVs' in the Pak'nSave carpark
Food inflation might be softening, but for many households, the damage is done.
年内降息无望,房贷借款人未来一段时间仍需“勒紧腰带”
经济学家预期降息最快也要在明年发生,并表示目前虽然固定较长期的房贷利率还是会更便宜,但固定相对短一些的房贷仍然是合理选择。
What it's like to be a renting MP
Marama Davidson is in a minority in Parliament - one of just a handful who do not own a home.
Five signs the economy may be in worse shape than you think
Analysis - It's bad, but could it be worse than it looks?
Home loan cuts 'a story for next year'
A tougher Reserve Bank stance means home loan borrowers must hold on a bit longer, economists say.
Reserve Bank considered hiking rate
The OCR is on hold but the possibility of an increase looms again.
How much have First Home Grants really been helping buyers?
They look like they're on the way out, but how much difference were they making?
Mortgage advisor's error causes couple to miss out on 2.55% interest rate
The couple were offered compensation while an advisor body says clients should research brokers they work with.
Homeowners rushing to sell before the bank does - economist
The interest rate squeeze is still being felt and market data shows more vendors are selling before the bank sells from under them, an economist says.
Here's what economists are looking for from the central bank, and why
Analysis - The Reserve Bank will update the official cash rate (OCR) on Wednesday.
Five things to know about KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals
More people are tapping into their savings to get by. Here's what you need to know.
What will it take for NZ to be a 'rockstar' economy again?
Consumers have been hit with all the pain of getting economy on even footing again, economist says.