While petrol prices have lowered somewhat, diesel is unlikely to get much cheaper despite drops in crude because of global refining limitations, a sector advisor says. Photo: Photo /123RF Petrol co… [+3727 chars]
By Rodney Dickens* The bank economists are competing to predict the largest Official Cash Rate (OCR) hikes without any consideration of the implications. You dont have to go back too far and the ec… [+5051 chars]
Four in 10 New Zealanders say they spend more than $200 a week on food - an increase of 35 percent on last year, new research shows. A KANTAR survey of 1509 people in early April, commissioned by ag… [+1373 chars]
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news the BA.5 Covid risk is rising 'significantly' and threatens how our economy will operate. But first up today, w… [+4866 chars]
Many of those vacancies exist because COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted and travel is on the rise again - and that requires the whole airport system to run smoothly, said Auckland Airport chief … [+1794 chars]
Cost was also identified as a major obstacle to eating more fruit and veggies. Photo / SuppliedRNZ Four in 10 New Zealanders say they spend more than $200 a week on food - an increase of 35 per cent… [+3368 chars]
When it comes to maximizing your lifestyle and net worth, the question "should I rent or buy" is one of the most heavily debated. Even if you already own your home or apartment, it's a good exercise … [+5873 chars]
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 CHANGESWBS raised its floating rate but decrea… [+4687 chars]
When it comes to maximizing your lifestyle and net worth, the question "should I rent or buy" is one of the most heavily debated. Even if you already own your home or apartment, it's a good exercise … [+5873 chars]
Automobile Association (AA) principal policy advisor Terry Collins told Morning Report that was unlikely to change much, with global refining capacity limited and unable to respond to demand. "I don… [+1824 chars]
New Zealand's spending power has taken a major hit. Photo / Getty ImagesEconomists believe that inflation may have reached its peak in this cycle, but that doesn't mean it will automatically return t… [+3749 chars]
No more empty fridge - a fruit and veg box delivery might be just what you need. Photo / 123rfLife is busy, decision-making is hard, and eating well can sometimes feel like a chore. But if I have a v… [+18451 chars]