‘I dread shopping’: Weekly groceries an ordeal for solo mum as prices rise
A solo mum on a benefit says grocery shopping has become the most stressful time in her week…
Older Australians concerned about Labor’s plan to reduce private health insurance rebates
Disability pensioner Denise Peters puts a high value on her private health insurance. It has helped pay for…
Australia’s interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years.…
Living on the edge of your budget? Here’s what to do as costs rise
‘For consumers who are already under financial pressure, there may be very little room to cut back further.’…
New numbers reveal surging price of petrol, diesel
New numbers from Stats NZ have revealed the scale of fuel price increases in the months after the…
Strong ‘buyer’s market’ working against anyone trying to sell an apartment
Almost 20% of Auckland sellers lost money on properties they sold in the first quarter of this year,…
The Kiwis moving to Australia unprepared and ending up in crisis
A community worker on Queensland’s Gold Coast says she has conversations “a couple of times every day” with…
Why fewer people will have to pay tax on unreceived income
A change to the rules means fewer people will have to account for tax on money they haven’t…
‘Stop the robbery’: An Post retirees hold national protests
An Post pensioners have held nationwide protests against a cap on their pensions that was previously imposed in…
Are NZ house prices set to slide further?
House prices could be set to fall again and it may be a good opportunity for first-home buyers,…
What US tourist instantly noticed about NZ
New Zealanders are heading into an election year under pressure. Against that backdrop, 1News reporter Aziz Al-Sa’afin asks…
Inflation in Greece Climbs Faster Than Eurozone Average
Concerns intensify over prolonged price hikes and the looming risk of stagflation. Credit: GreekReporter Inflation in Greece saw…