Where Australians spend their money and feel a budget pinch
Suzenne A’Neile, an 83-year-old retiree from Ardeer in suburban Melbourne, seen on March 10, 2026.(ABC News: Danielle Bonica)…
AA warns against panic buying and stockpiling
The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house…
Kiwi ex-pat’s plea to NZ politicians after crossing the ditch
New Zealanders are heading into an election year under pressure. Against that backdrop, 1News reporter Aziz Al-Sa’afin asks…
First home buyers defy ‘sluggish’ housing market as sales fall again
First home buyers are holding their ground in a subdued housing market, new data suggests — making up…
Fuel stocks dip slightly but Govt downplays concerns
The Government says fuel levels across the country are “slightly down” from last week, but maintains this was…
Second bank this week hikes mortgage rates
Another major bank has increased some fixed home loan rates from today. BNZ announced this morning it would…
Social Security will cut benefits if Congress fails to act (Opinion)
Campaign season is once again in full swing, with countless political ads blanketing the airwaves on any number…
Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East…
Govt flags potential cost of living relief, no fuel tax cut amid Iran war
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government was prepared to offer targeted cost-of-living support if petrol prices keep…
Easing the road to retirement with EPF
PETALING JAYA: Only 10.2% of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members working in the formal sector would be able…
Petrol costs bite for travelling care workers
Laura, a home support worker in Nelson, says it’s getting increasingly difficult to do her job. By Susan…
Potential restrictions as supply concern grows
The Government has a number of levers available to pull if the fuel crisis caused by the war…