Pork, chicken and egg prices jump despite price freeze pledge
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork,…
New Zealand underground bunker enquiries double as Kiwis plan for crises
“It’s less that Kiwis suddenly fear one entirely new scenario, and instead that a much broader group of…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins not offering policy ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
As the Herald has previously reported, two potential levers that could be pulled would be making adjustments to…
School support dogs helping anxious students cope and learn in class
She said: “A lot of kids feel really judged today, and I think dogs just provide that non-judgemental,…
Fitch puts New Zealand AA+ rating on negative outlook over rising debt
But the AA+ rating reflected New Zealand’s “advanced and wealthy economy, high governance standards, and robust policy framework”.…
NZX drops 2% as oil-shock fears send markets tumbling – Market close
The Australian S&P/ASX 200 Index was down 1.73% to 8490.8 points at 6pm NZ time; the Japanese Nikkei…
NZX unbothered by Aussie cash rate lift – Market close
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash rate, as expected, by 25 basis points to 4.1%, saying…
Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
The average price for a beef porterhouse/sirloin steak was $44.71 per kilogram (previously $36.80), up 21.5% annually. Stats…
Petrol prices: Is it cheaper to use buses, trains in Auckland amid rising fuel cost?
“This does not factor in any parking costs.” Van der Putten said the same 15km trip on public…
Shares and kiwi down; inflation up – Market close
Eyes on Aussie interest rate “The market awaits Tuesday’s meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and there’s…
Auckland fuel can sell out: Motorists stock up as petrol prices surge
It comes after Gull service stations across Auckland ran out of petrol this week as motorists took advantage…
Northland flyers face flight cancellations, fare increases amid rising fuel prices
Barrier Air chief executive Grant Bacon said he was notified on Monday of a 95c per litre fuel…