Insurance premiums fall but gap between cheapest and most expensive quotes widens
Tower Insurance announced a change of approach last year that saw 90% of customers paying less (an average…
Northcote preschool closure puts affordable childcare at risk
Niruban Manivannan moved to Auckland from India three years ago to build a better future for his young…
Spark revamps overseas roaming charges, cheapest option no longer available
This meant many customers were buying a second pack, raising the total price to between $50 and $60…
Why Billy, Powerswitch and ChatGPT differ on cheapest power deals
That raised an obvious question: if consumers are entering the same details, why don’t comparison tools agree? According…
Hawke’s Bay’s cheapest and most expensive house sales for 2025: From a $5.15m apartment to $57k cottage
“Prices at this level are also more common in smaller centres,” she said. “Wairoa’s average house price is…
Petrol prices: Is it cheaper to use buses, trains in Auckland amid rising fuel cost?
“This does not factor in any parking costs.” Van der Putten said the same 15km trip on public…
The cheapest time to book travel in 2026
Heidi Walker, general manager of Flight Centre, adds that travellers should fly off-peak if possible. “Steering clear of…