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Auckland congestion charging will hit low income workers - councillor
An Auckland councillor says any plans to introduce congestion charging in Auckland will unfairly affect people in lower-socioeconomic areas like South Auckland.
What is the govt doing to relieve the cost of living?
So times are tough for many, so what can be done for people in New Zealand struggling with the cost of living? Nathan Rarere spoke to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Audio
'Chasing our tail': Potential buyers despondent as Northland house prices climb
Aotearoa's average house price may be dipping, but in some corners of the country, the climb continues.
Opinion: It's time to think again about a wealth tax
Opinion - Jacinda Ardern says her government doesn't have current plans to introduce a wealth tax but is also refusing to rule one out. Either way, it's an issue that is unlikely to go away, Lisa…
Review: The Velvet Queen
The Velvet Queen sees French author-adventurer Sylvain Tesson travel with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier to the Tibetan wilderness in search of a rare big cat. In competition at Cannes 2021. Video, Audio
Foodstuffs launch discount on 'essential items'
The Checkout war is on: Supermarket chain Foodstuffs has launched a price drop on selected grocery items just days after its main competitor froze prices on more than 500 so-called essential items.
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Rolling back prices not a stunt, Foodstuffs says
Foodstuffs is cutting prices by an average of 10 percent on more than 110 everyday items - back to 2021 levels.
Government expected to give green light for congestion charges in Auckland
With a congestion charge likely on the way for Auckland, views on paying potentially as much as as $7 a day to arrive and leave the city during peak hours are varied. Audio
Financial market volatility took a toll on KiwiSaver funds
Value of KiwiSaver funds fell $1.5 billion to $87.3b at the start of the year, according to investment research firm Morningstar.
Housing market clearly in downturn - Corelogic
The overheated housing market is now in a clear downturn.
House prices are down in 11 out of 16 urban centres over the past three months, and an average of 2.2 percent nationally, the latest QV House… Audio
Public transport patronage surges with half-price fares
Half-price fares on public transport have led to a surge in patronage, with 50 percent more bus and train trips in Auckland, and a 30 percent increase in Wellington.
The discount was announced as a… Audio
Analysis of latest house prices drop
There has been another sharp drop in house prices and regions that saw the sharpest growth in recent years are now seeing the biggest falls.
That's according to latest QV figures out this morning.
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Consumer NZ launches petition for govt action on supermarkets
Consumer New Zealand has launched a national petition calling on the government to do more to reduce the power of supermakets.
The watchdog says supermarkets are making exorbitant profits as the cost… Audio
Nicola Willis breaks down yesterday's pre-budget speech
With the cost of living crisis being acutely felt by people across Aotearoa, National's deputy leader and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis delivered her pre-budget speech yesterday. In the address… Audio
Motoristist receiving hefty fines in new roading trial
We head to Tauranga to join our Local Democracy Reporting programme journalist Alisha Evans. Alisha has been looking into a controversial new roading trial which has seen motorists receiving some… Audio
Nurses take pay dispute back to ERA
Nurses' long fight for gender pay equity has taken a further hit because of a dispute over back pay - they're heading back to the Employment Relations Authority.
How to save at the supermarket? Destitute Gourmet creator Sophie Gray explains
A Checkpoint checkout challenge has revealed that a comparative grocery shop here and across the ditch is way cheaper in Australia.
Items like bread, milk, cheese, meat, eggs, toiletries and fruit… Video, Audio
Grocery shopping prices in NZ compared to Australia - where can you save?
Countdown's price freeze began today with 500 "essential" items to stay at the same price over winter.
Some consumers have expressed disappointment at the lack of fresh produce, dairy and meat on the… Audio
Travel alternatives sought as fuel expected to hit $4 a litre
More and more families are looking for alternatives to getting behind the wheel, as petrol prices continue to creep back up.
The AA is predicting it could even reach $4 a litre. Last week the… Audio
Privacy breach prompts crypto trade warning
Crypto investors are being encouraged to trade through local platforms after 24 New Zealanders were caught up in an overseas privacy breach.
