Tauranga council plans fee hikes for burials, but cheaper cremations
Burials and chapel fees, on the other hand, would increase 6%, including 3% for inflation. Examples given included…
Hannah McQueen: Health insurance over 60 – when to cancel, cut back or keep paying
It’s a fair question, but it’s the wrong one. When the numbers stop making sense At $12,000 a…
BNZ, Kiwibank mortgage rate hikes: How new fixed home loan deals compare
BNZ announced hikes to some home loan interest rate terms this morning. The latest rises come a day…
Qantas cuts some Jetstar services to New Zealand amid rising jet fuel prices
Some include routes between Auckland and Sydney and from Sydney to Queenstown, via Melbourne. Jetstar has announced “temporary…
Cost of diesel at pump surpasses 91 octane in parts of NZ after spiking 80% in a month
According to user-based app Gaspy, diesel is the same cost as 91 without any discount applied, with both…
Woman Called Tacky For Expecting Reimbursement For An EpiPen
A woman named Chad reignited the never-ending debate about the cost of healthcare after sharing the pretty odd…
How Much Should You Be Paying For A Skin Cancer Check In New Zealand?
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of skin cancers globally, making annual skin checks a must.…
Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’
The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…
Green Party suggests axing infrastructure projects, mainly in Auckland, to make public transport free for three months
The Greens have not said exactly how much the rest of the package costs or how it should…
Taylor Frankie Paul loses custody of child after domestic assault video
Since a video of the assault surfaced, filming has shut down for season five of The Secret Lives…
Fuel price surge hits Dannevirke trucking and farm sector
“Unfortunately, it increases costs for everyone; no one makes any more profits. “You have got to have factors…
KiwiSaver and cost of living: the real price of a contribution holiday – Generate Wealth Weekly
But while the short-term relief is real, the long-term cost can be significant. According to Inland Revenue data,…