He's in construction, she's in accounts and their granddaughter lives with them four days a week. What does it cost to feed this South Auckland family?
Life
Saturday 6:33am
Census data shows the number of households who do not own their homes has dropped in the past decade.
New Zealand
Mon, Apr 13
But it also said it only expected the rate to lift to 3%, from 2.25% currently - not the 3.5% it expected previously.
Business
A 55-year-old Tauranga woman struggles to get by on her small income, with sometimes as little as $20 to spend on a week’s groceries.
Sat, Apr 11
Motorcyclists are putting their bike registrations on hold in protest at what they say are unfair increases to ACC levies.
Thu, Apr 9
News of a potential ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has sent the price of Brent crude sliding, but its impacts on Kiwi motorists are still to be felt.
Wed, Apr 8
Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).
Interest in electric vehicles and home solar power has been piqued by rising oil prices sparked by the war in Iran.
Christopher Luxon says broad‑based support would be "unaffordable and irresponsible", as diesel prices rise faster than petrol and pressure grows on Kiwis.
Politics
Tue, Apr 7
It now costs a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did last week - and some are feeling it most.
Sun, Apr 5
A Wellington couple nearing retirement enjoy good food but feel the burden of other increased costs.
Sat, Apr 4
The war in Iran has forced fuel prices to skyrocket, so if the war ended today, how long would it take them to come down?
Fri, Apr 3
From today, fuel subsidies for support workers travelling between clients would increase from 63.5 cents to 82.5 cents per kilometre.
Health
Thu, Apr 2
The living wage was set by Living Wage Aotearoa NZ, a coalition of unions and other groups.
Wed, Apr 1
Transport Minister also hinted at scrapping the increases last week.
Mon, Mar 30
The cherry orchadist estimates 8.5 million machines – cars, trucks and industrial tools – could be electrified now, with today’s technology.
Sun, Mar 29
Finance Minister Nicola Willis outlined "four clear phases" that responded "proportionately" to the risks to New Zealand’s fuel security.
Fri, Mar 27
Retail NZ said it was pleased the government had listened to retailers in not progressing the bill - but Scott Simpson says Retail NZ was wrong.
Thu, Mar 26
Dealers say electric vehicles are being snapped up as Kiwis look for ways to cut fuel costs.
Environment
The increases come as most major banks raise their rates, with wholesale interest rates trending higher, driving up what it costs them to borrow the money they lend.
Wed, Mar 25
The Government today announced it would give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit.
Tue, Mar 24
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said from April 7, 143,000 working families with children will get an extra $50 a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit.
"The situation demands far more than what was announced today," says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson.
The temporary boost to the in-work tax credit will also expand eligibility to about 14,000 additional working families, who will receive the credit at a reduced rate.
ASB has raised and lowered some of its home loan rates, citing "volatile" wholesale interest rates that continued to trend higher.
