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Auckland house prices fell 4.9 percent for the three months from May, while Wellington's were 4.7 percent lower.
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Auckland house prices fell 4.9 percent for the three months from May, while Wellington's were 4.7 percent lower. Keep Reading
Former Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler has taken a swing at central banks all over the world, including our own. He's co-authored a report accusing ce Keep Reading
Governor Graeme Wheeler has co-authored the report which roundly criticises central banks around the world for serious mistakes in monetary policy during the pandemic. Keep Reading
A new report from Water Safety New Zealand has shown 2021 was the worst year for drowning deaths in a decade. Keep Reading
With workers heading overseas to new horizons and greener pastures, what are employers doing to retain their staff? Keep Reading
A south Auckland trust says many providers aren't ready to take advantage of the government's new housing scheme. Keep Reading
Auckland has had nearly 400 firearm incidents this year, largely fuelled by gangs. Should the upcoming firearm registry be fast-tracked? Keep Reading
New inclusive campaign guidelines for local body elections have been called an "abomination" threatening free speech, but many candidates in the... Keep Reading
OPINION: Grow the pie, and it will be all no worries, and sweet as for everyone. Full speed ahead to the land of milk and honey. Keep Reading
The Government is making yet another attempt to fix our housing issues with its multi-billion dollar fund for housing infrastructure. Now officially up and Keep Reading
$179 million will head to seven regional centres in hope of encouraging the building of 8000 houses. A review of the building consents process is also underway. Keep Reading
The cost of building a new home is increasing at its fastest rate on record, due to persistent labour and material shortages. Keep Reading
Inland Revenue says that if people receive phone calls purporting to be from IR about the $350 payments, they should treat those as a scam. Keep Reading
"Their parents are contemplating going out and stealing or robbing just to feed their kids." Keep Reading
In 2021, 74 people drowned in Aotearoa, with 23 Māori fatalities. Keep Reading
Winter heating in a chilly Dunedin flat consists of a pile of four blankets for 19-year-old Taine Mason. The University of Otago student said... Keep Reading
Bankruptcies and mortgagee sales may on the horizon as Reserve Bank tries to address a once-in-a-generation inflation rate, warns the man who invented "inflation targetting". Keep Reading
With inflation the worst in 32 years and Reserve Bank saying prices need to fall 15%, protecting house prices is likely to 'take the back seat'. Keep Reading
New Zealand's inflation rate hit a 32-year high on Monday. Keep Reading
Consumer prices rose 1.7 percent in the three months ended June, above expectations, driven by more expensive fuel, food and housing costs. Keep Reading
But will we reach the peak? Keep Reading
Many elected representatives say they've experienced harassment and prejudice – and behaviour ahead of this year's elections is already raising concern. Keep Reading
We're facing a myriad of challenges and it's leaving Kiwis and experts scratching their heads about what happens next. Keep Reading
We're being buffeted by forces that make our economic future look increasingly uncertain. Kevin Norquay asks the experts what's needed to get back on track. Keep Reading
A national code of conduct for sport is under development, with plans for it to cover from elite to grassroots level. Keep Reading
The first instalment of the Government’s cost of living payment will be paid out today. So who is eligible, and how much will you get? Keep Reading
High inflation, rising interest rates and winter are putting extra pressure on Kiwis. Keep Reading
Collected stories and commentary, from New Zealand and elsewhere, on politics, economics and citizen voices. Keep Reading