Food prices rise 4.6% annually, January monthly increase biggest jump in four years
Higher prices for the grocery food subgroup contributed the most to the annual increase, up 4% annually and…
Westpac hikes longer-term fixed home loan rates, cuts six-month rate
The rates for four-year terms are also increasing for both special and standard rates by 0.1%, up to…
OCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’
“However, strong growth and inflation numbers in the next few months, combined with a possible hawkish approach from…
What you need to know if you don’t want your KiwiSaver rate to increase
Employers can then also match that reduced rate. The temporary reduction can stay in place for anywhere from…
My ex is trying to get me to increase child support payments – The Ex-Files
She has applied for an administrative review for child support to increase the amount to cover these expenses.…
Consumer price index: Concern within Government about inflation threat, interest rate hike forecast brought forward
Stats NZ on Friday morning said the consumer price index (CPI) increased 3.1% in the 12 months to…
9 ibuprofen interactions: What to avoid when you’re taking ibuprofen
Ibuprofen tablets spilled from a bottle. – Michelle Lee Photography // Shutterstock 9 ibuprofen interactions: What to avoid…
US strikes deal with Taiwan to cut tariffs, boost chip investment
“These results underscore that the progress achieved so far has been hard-won,” Cho said. Taiwan’s dominance of the…
OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, OpenAI’s valuation has soared to $500 billion in funding rounds – higher than…
SSS sets another round of pension increase in 2026
THE leadership of the Social Security System (SSS) announced on Saturday that it has set various programs up…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…
House price predictions: Treasury reveals forecasts for annual growth in 2026 to 2030 years
Finance Minister Nicola Willis during her HYEFU lockup presentation at the Treasury. Photo / Mark Mitchell These house…