Here are the key things you need to know before you leave work today (or if you already work from home, before you shutdown your laptop). MORTGAGE RATE CHANGESHeretaunga Building Society raised its … [+6038 chars]
The number of visas approved for people coming to this country on working holidays is increasing steadily and the number of overseas students getting visas is also starting to rise strongly. The lat… [+2167 chars]
Inflation has hit a 32-year high on the back of higher housing, food and fuel costs. Stats NZ said consumer prices increased by 1.7 percent for the three months ended June, pushing the annual rate t… [+4162 chars]
Here's our summary of key economic events over the weekend that affect New Zealand, with news China seems to be inching toward an economic reckoning. But first up today, all eyes will be on the New … [+7375 chars]
Monday's inflation increase was largely driven by rising rents and construction costs. Video / NZ HeraldThe cost of living crisis is getting worse as inflation hits 7.3 per cent. The new figure was … [+4861 chars]
The 25-cent cut in petrol excise duty and half-price public transport fares will be extended into next year, but one economist warns it's a costly move that is not targeted at those who need cost red… [+6406 chars]
New Zealand's supermarket duopoly is in for a shake-up - but how did we end up with a sector with just two big players? And will the government's changes mean lower prices at the checkout? Photo: 12… [+6766 chars]
Transport As international crude oil prices drop faster than pump prices, an unprecedented 60c in every litre of petrol or diesel is going to the fuel retailers sparking pleas to limit 'super-profit… [+6918 chars]
The Transport Agency has paid a contractor an extra $4 million over delays to a cycleway in Lower Hutt. Photo Diego Opatowski / RNZ. Bicycle lane Photo: RNZ The Petone to Melling cycleway has been … [+419 chars]
Pinch of salt: Nusret Gökçe AKA Salt Bae attends the screening during the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival. Photo / Laurent Koffel, Getty ImagesThe flamboyant Turkish restaurateur Nusret Gökçe, AKA S… [+1978 chars]
Inflation has risen to 7.3% for the year to June, which is the highest level in 32 years. And it's also higher than the Reserve Bank and economists were forecasting. As of March inflation had been 6… [+4607 chars]
Inflation has risen to 7.3% for the year to June, which is the highest level in 32 years. And it's also higher than the Reserve Bank and economists were forecasting. As of March inflation had been 6… [+4607 chars]
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