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NZ Finance Minister Grant Robertson says 1.4 per cent CPI rise in the December quarter, down from 2.2 per cent in September, suggests inflation has peaked.

While Jacinda Ardern’s resignation is not likely to cause economic instability, new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will have to contend with significant existing problems such as the cost of living crisis and declining business confidence, argues Dr Murat Ungor.

Climate change named as major driver, with up to $14bn in infrastructure at risk from higher sea levels

After a decline in the previous quarter, the economy rebounded on the back of spending on travel and recreation

Stats NZ says food prices have risen 8.3 percent in the past year; the man selling New Zealand's most expensive takeaway coffee explains why.

Grocery costs rose 8.3% in August, figures show, thanks to a 6.7% rise in eggs last month and a 15% surge in fruit and vegetables

Grocery prices are surging as New Zealand continues to battle a cost of living crisis with inflation on the charge.

Australia's inflation rate is the highest it's been in 21 years and we're not the only country feeling the sting of rising costs.

Pain for households as consumers price index for June quarter exceeds forecasts and more interest rate rises loom