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'Bread-and-butter Government': Nicola Willis borrows familiar phrase in economic speech

Finance Minister Nicola Willis used one of Labour's favourite phrases in a recent speech.

Food prices on the rise again - milk, eggs and chocolate lead the way

Despite a monthly rise, annual price increases were the lowest since November 2021.

Helen Clark and Don Brash: We must not abandon our independent foreign policy

OPINION: NZ's relationship with the United States and China has changed.

How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules

Aucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.

Opinion: Minimum wage increase is actually a cut

OPINION: This minimum wage increase is, in fact, a real-term cut in incomes.

Govt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offenders

The Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.

Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction

What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?

What to expect from today's unemployment data

New Labour data expected to paint a mixed picture of employment market.

Govt mulls expanding inquiry into Covid-19 response

Public consultation will begin this month on expanding the inquiry's scope.

Simon Wilson: Light rail is dead, but Auckland still needs better transport and revenue reform

OPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.

Kiwi cosmetics manufacturers leading industry growth

New research shows Kiwi cosmetics manufacturers are defying an industry downturn.

Auckland rates: See how much you could pay with our interactive map

Auckland Council has proposed increasing rates about 7.5 per cent this year.

Waterbeds, wine coolers and wool bathing shorts: What Consumers Price Index tells us about our past

The CPI has been around for more than 100 years, so is a window to our past.

SME concerns shift from staffing to survival

New data shows SMEs are under more economic pressure.

Letters: Balance of payments deficit a real concern

Opinion: "A period of realism is required ..."

Have $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summer

Wealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.

Journalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budget

Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.

Middlemore’s plea, airport mayhem and Christmas lunch | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 22

Middlemore Hospital’s public plea, Christmas mayhem hits Auckland airport and why Christmas dessert might be a bit pricier this year in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / AP / NZHerald