Chocolate prices an added strain this Easter amid NZ cost-of-living crisis
He said some of that was down to ingredients. “Cocoa prices around the world saw a pretty large…
Trump aid cuts to Africa: How economies grew despite funding slump
About 80% of projects administered by the US Agency for International Development were cancelled. That caused real harm…
Three things to help you feel calmer about the crisis this Easter – Liam Dann
So this isn’t blind optimism. But it is mindful optimism. It’s Easter, and I need a relaxing break.…
Napier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis
“We are good at adapting to change.” He said the council was working through a business continuity plan,…
Fuel crisis: How New Zealand’s response compares with other countries – from free public transport to work from home days
This week, after public pressure from industry bodies and unions, the Government announced a temporary 30% boost to…
Emergency room waits for mental health care are still too long
As of 2024, there were fewer mental health patients stuck waiting in hospital emergency departments than in 2022.…
Top Brussels official urges Europeans to work from home and drive less – POLITICO
“The more you can do to save oil, especially diesel, especially jet fuel, the better we are off,”…
The loneliness crisis retirement planning ignores – Terry Middlemost
According to the World Health Organisation, around 11.8% of older people experience loneliness, and an Age Concern study…
Indonesia to ration subsidized fuel to mitigate energy crisis impact
Energy Daily quotas to be introduced on Wednesday; other curbs under consideration Motorcyclists queue to fill up at a…
Business owners warn of potential price hikes for customers as fuel costs bite
Other options business owners would consider taking included reducing their spending in other areas (35%), encouraging team members…
Fuel crisis money and the complainers – Heather du Plessis-Allan
Higher-income earners with no children complained that they are yet again subsidising the country’s breeders, many of whom…
Energy crisis hits currencies of Asian economies reliant on Middle East
Currencies Philippine peso and South Korean won plunge, while dollar soars Asian currencies have slumped in the month…