This Northlander ran her own business until she was 70 but now survives on the pension alone.
Life
6:00am
Alice Taylor shares recipes for two classic pasta dishes, inspired by her recent move to Italy.
Sun, May 3
Two small-town working parents enjoy a reasonable income, but have still had to make lifestyle changes due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Sat, May 2
You didn't mean to go shopping so how, with nothing more than a twitch of your thumb, did you manage to drop all that cash?
She's on ACC, his work as a tradie is weather dependent. What does it cost to feed this Wellington couple and their son?
Sat, Apr 25
Alice Taylor shares recipes for two cakes – chocolate and feijoa – that taste indulgent but won't break the bank.
Sun, Apr 19
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?
Sat, Apr 18
A landmark US ruling has put the global live music giant under scrutiny with questions now being asked about New Zealand ticket prices and competition.
New Zealand
Thu, Apr 16
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
Frances Cook outlines eight questions to ask yourself before you make the switch.
Mon, Apr 6
Add a meat-free night (or two) to your week with these easy, delicious recipes for tofu and felafel.
Sun, Apr 5
A Wellington couple nearing retirement enjoy good food but feel the burden of other increased costs.
Sat, Apr 4
New figures show electric vehicle sales have skyrocketed in just a month.
Wed, Apr 1
Figures provided to 1News by Westpac, based on a comparison of major supermarket prices, show Kiwis are paying noticeably more for common Easter items.
Business
This plant nursery worker and welder find food prices are much higher in their small town than in cities.
Sat, Mar 28
Alice Taylor shares cheap, simple bread and muffin recipes that adapt to whatever you have in the fridge. No supermarket visit required.
Sun, Mar 22
In the latest in our new series, a 55-year-old small business owner shares the details of her weekly shop now that the kids have left home and the focus is keto.
Sat, Mar 21
Before you purchase another pill promising lustrous hair, increased immunity and a surging libido, there are a few things to stop and consider.
Sun, Mar 15
Invaluable advice to help you ensure your kids get everything they need (and even some of the things they just want).
Supermarket Confidential is a new series revealing how Kiwis on different incomes shop at the supermarket.
Sat, Mar 14
Dealers say inquiries have doubled in the past week as petrol prices climb and global tensions push oil markets higher.
Fri, Mar 13
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones wants law changes to 'boost productivity' in our fisheries, a prospect filling some environmentalists with dread.
Environment
Wed, Mar 4
It might be about to become mandatory on all food packaging but, if you're trying to eat for wellbeing, how much faith should you put in the Health Star Rating system?
Sun, Mar 1
After a lifetime of work, retirement means your life is finally your own to make the most of. Here are some time and money-wasting traps to avoid.
The way safety is rated has changed signicantly this year – how effective are the changes and what should consumers consider?
Wed, Feb 25
