Hundreds of thousands struggling to pay for electricity – report
About 360,000 people can’t afford the power they need. Some sit there with “nothing but the lights on” as they freeze.
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Synlait Milk prepares for crunch vote on $130m loan
The company’s survival is on the line.
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Jobs could go at KiwiRail as beleaguered company begins consultation
The state-owned enterprise has been under fire after one of its ferries lost power and another ran aground.
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Northland power cut investigation ramps up as businesses cry out for compensation
Some businesses lost tens of thousands in income – but there’s also “ongoing brand damage to Northland”, Chamber of Commerce says.
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Is zero-based budgeting a good way to save money in a cost of living crisis?
First Person: We may have just crawled out of a recession, but times are still tough, Jogai Bhatt writes. Could a TikTok-famous budgeting method help?
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Mortgagee sales on the rise as homeowners ‘let it all go too long’
While people generally get ample warning before the bank forces them to sell their home, some are in deep denial, expert says.
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Media student worried about finding a secure job in journalism
Students are thinking twice about a career in the news industry due to the uncertainties facing it.
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Support for Northland businesses hit by power cut, State Highway 1 closures
The government fund aims to boost business resilience in case another unexpected event occurs.
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Ask Susan: Can’t the govt give 2% home loans?
RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
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Thinking outside the shoebox: How small is too small for an apartment?
Analysis – The housing minister wants to “flood” the market with smaller dwellings. What does that look like in other countries? Phil Pennington investigates.
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