The shopping categories facing the biggest price hikes    There are hopes that consumer price index (CPI) data this week will show that price increases are starting to taper off – but research from price comparison website PriceSpy has found that the cost of most consumer goods continues to rise. The website, which canvasses the…

Countdown, Rebranding to Woolworths   Countdown announced a $400 million rebranding and redevelopment on the morning of the 18th. In early 2024, Countdown will change its name to Woolworths, and sponsor executive director Span said that the supermarket wants to change in a better direction, and changing the store name is part of it. Countdown…

National promises to let under-30s raid their KiwiSavers for rental bonds   The National Party said it would allow young people under 30 to use their KiwiSaver accounts to pay rental deposits ahead of the election. This proposal means that people with money in their KiwiSaver accounts can use that money to pay the deposit…

PM Chris Hipkins reveals new Govt youth crime policy   The government will create a new criminal law that allows for up to 10 years in prison for those who use minors to commit crimes, and it has been announced that it will be an aggravating factor when sentencing if the crime footage is posted…