Food prices stressing you out? How to save money at the supermarket
Generic home brand items will do the trick in most cases, says nutritionist Amanda Brien. She says University…
Petrol prices: Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
The report also shows the average retail price of Unleaded 91 on February 28 was $2.57, but that…
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023.…
Government preparing New Zealand for ‘worst-case scenario’ as Iran war continues, fuel prices to rise further, Treasury reckons inflation could be 3.2% in June
Luxon, who repeatedly referenced New Zealand’s lack of control over the war’s trajectory, said the uncertainty surrounding the…
Investors are left with nowhere to hide as stagflation shock erodes traditional havens
Investors are finding few places to take cover as a fresh supply shock ripples across global markets, upending…
PPI inflation February 2026:
Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising…
Fuel crisis fears as unleaded 91 petrol jumps 10 cents in days, stations run dry
The last time New Zealand crossed the $3 threshold was in early March 2022, immediately following Russia’s invasion…
Air New Zealand cuts Hawke’s Bay flights as jet fuel costs surge
The spokesperson said the affected flights represent 5% of its total schedule, with 44,000 passengers impacted out of…
What ‘stagflation’ could mean for your money
New economic risks have some experts warning about stagflation — a combination of low economic growth and high…
Middle East tensions build ahead of Fed
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday,…
Dave Letele says ‘wave of crime coming’ if Kiwis don’t receive support amid soaring fuel prices
Increasing fuel costs and inflation will push people already doing it tough over the edge, Letele said. “These…
Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks
Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), speaks during a press conference in Sydney, Australia,…