The government has ended Jobseeker payments for 18- and 19-year-olds whose parents earn a combined income of more than $67,225.
Politics
6:11am
Fuel costs have shot up from fifth to third in the October survey of voters' biggest concerns, behind inflation and cost of living.
New Zealand
Monday 7:26am
6:09
Currently fuel prices vary by as much as 35 cents per litre but finding the most affordable gas could involve a drive out of your way.
Fri, Oct 30
Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).
Business
Wed, Oct 28
Whatever the election outcome, the next government will face the same tough fiscal choices.
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr said with fuel price pressure on households and businesses, it was reasonable to ask whether another official cash rate (OCR) increase was likely.
Fri, Oct 23
Meanwhile 70% of voters want schools to keep the Government's hour-a-day reading, writing and maths rule.
Wed, Oct 21
Kiwi households are facing another increase in power bills, with consumer advocates warning who will be hit hardest.
Mon, Oct 19
"When we spoke with them, the feedback was clear: they wanted bigger portion sizes and more variety to be able to cater for family dinners," Woolworths said in a statement.
Tue, Oct 6
The Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $178.35 a barrel.
World
Mon, Oct 5
Several items have nearly doubled in price, research from a major bank shows, as nearly half of New Zealanders say they feel worse off than 2016.
Mon, Sep 28
Disruption in the Middle East and rising fuel costs have pushed prices higher, but Kiwis are still travelling by finding savings elsewhere.
Sat, Sep 26
All major banks lifted floating rates in the wake of the Reserve Bank lifting the official cash rate at the start of the month.
Tue, Sep 22
National's finance spokesperson dismissed the co-operative's concerns as "extraordinary" while consumer advocates welcomed the proposed split.
Thu, Sep 17
Alongside Woolworths, which would remain Australian-owned, that would give the country three major grocery chains instead of two.
Wed, Sep 16
The crackdown would target the big players in food, power, fuel, transport, telecommunications, banking and insurance.
ACT have pledged that if they are elected to government, they will freeze the minimum wage and introduce a set training wage for employees aged under 20.
Tue, Sep 15
The union says workers have rejected pay offers as inadequate in bargaining.
Wed, Sep 9
"They're just trying to get by – they're in emergencies, and they're being told that it's not an immediate need. The Government needs to make amends for this."
Tue, Sep 8
"That is how we keep talent here, as part of our wider plan to fix the basics and build the future," says Nicola Willis.
Sun, Aug 30
NZ's salary and wage rates grew by half the rate of inflation last year.
Life
Wed, Aug 26
The record price is more than 30% higher than it was just two and a half years ago.
Fri, Aug 21
The proposed Member's Bill would make it illegal for supermarkets to charge prices deemed as excessive compared with the cost of supplying a product, plus a reasonable profit margin.
Mon, Aug 17
A redundancy left this rural dweller with a tight food budget, but skills learned in childhood hold her in good stead.
Sun, Aug 9
But independent supermarkets won't yet cater for the whole shop of many consumers.
Sat, Aug 8
