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Food prices rise at fastest annual rate in 13 years
Food prices have risen at their fastest annual rate in 13 years. Data from Stats NZ shows food prices were 8.3 percent higher this month compared to the same period last year.
And Countdown says… Video, Audio
Food prices increase at fastest annual rate in 13 years
Stats NZ says food prices rose 1.1 percent in August on the month before, to be 8.3 percent higher than a year ago.
NZ Super value drops by $3.3 billion
The value of the New Zealand Superannuation has fallen by nearly 7 percent, as its investments were battered by volatile financial markets, high inflation and rising interest rates.
Don't expect grocery bill to go down soon -report
Grocery prices are expected to continue to rise, thanks to mounting cost pressure on those supplying supermarkets.
What happens now to New Zealand’s coins and bank notes?
For most of us, it's the closest we get to the monarchy. So when might we see a new monarch in our wallets?
Advertising sector outlook for 2023 appears grim
Storm clouds are on the horizon for the advertising sector, as high inflation and rising interest is likely to reduce businesses' marketing budgets in the new year.
Warning after scammers target NZ Superannuation Fund users
Scammers have been impersonating the NZ Superannuation Fund online to try and con people out of their money.
Few choices in retirement for those without significant savings - report
Inflation means pensioners relying on superannuation alone are finding it impossible to make ends meet, a new report says.
Inflation and its impact on retirement savings
A new report out this morning from Massey's New Zealand Financial Education and Research Centre - finds inflation is becoming a significant factor for superannuitants and those planning for their… Audio
Germany vows €65bn package to combat energy crisis
The move to shield citizens and businesses comes as Europe struggles to wean itself off Russian energy.
The Lotto dream looks even sweeter in tough times, says problem gambling foundation
The problem gambling foundation says people facing tough financial times get sucked into the dream Lotto sells.
An RNZ investigation into the state-owned gambling company shows its retail sales come… Audio
Lotto sales highest in poorest half of community
Nearly 70 percent of Lotto shop sales are made in stores in the poorest half of the community.
An RNZ investigation into the state-owned gambling company shows that its retail sales come… Audio
NZ's first not-for-profit power company to launch this month
Toast Electric will use profits from "regular" customers to subsidise the electricity bills of those who struggle to pay.
Week in politics: A KiwiSaver disaster the government didn't see coming
Analysis - The government's KiwiSaver tax debacle is 'manna from heaven' for National, while extra checks are made to ensure the cost of living allowance goes to those living here, Peter Wilson writes…
'We're seeing a lot of pain': Plea for better funding of dental services
A retired dentist who runs a free service for those who cannot afford care is appealing to the government for more funding.
KiwiSaver fees GST backdown: Govt out-of-step with public sentiment - critics
There were other options on the table if the government wanted to level the playing field for KiwiSaver providers with regard to GST, National says. Audio
Taxpayers' Union on local government elections
There are plenty of local government candidates campaigning on the platform of lower rates and better services - but is that likely?
Or even possible?
The 2022 Ratepayers Report is out today, and… Audio
Analysis: Government's canned KiwiSaver fees tax
It came out of the blue - the Government was going to put a tax on KiwiSaver fees which would have netted $225 million per year from 2026.
The idea had been scrapped within 24 hours, the Government… Audio
National Party on KiwiSaver fees GST backdown
The Government's backdown on charging 15 percent GST on KiwiSaver fees comes after a chorus of opposition to the move.
It would have netted it millions of dollars a year in extra revenue, but angered… Audio
Govt learned not to mess with KiwiSaver after GST upset - expert
A KiwiSaver fund manager says the government will have learned a valuable lesson with its GST u-turn: Mess with KiwiSaver at your peril.
The government abandoned plans to apply GST to fees less than… Audio
