Some are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are skipping meals and calling in sick to cope.
Business
Monday 1:40pm
"While the immediate effect has been higher fuel prices, that’s only one piece of the puzzle."
Monday 6:00am
About a quarter of all renting households are paying 30% or more of their income in rent, Stats NZ data shows.
New Zealand
Sun, May 24
Fuimaono Peterson says grocery shopping has become the most stressful time in her week.
Thu, May 21
New numbers from Stats NZ have revealed the scale of fuel price increases in the months after the Middle East conflict started.
Fri, May 15
Almost 20% of Auckland sellers lost money on properties they sold in the first quarter of this year, Cotality says - and more than 40% of people selling apartments.
Wed, May 13
A community worker on the Gold Coast says she has conversations "a couple of times every day" with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong.
The "cash basis person" definition has changed for the first time in 30 years.
Mon, May 11
Agents report the top three concerns of buyers were rising interest rates, employment and then falling house prices.
Sun, May 10
In the latest in our Finances after 50 series, we talk to Max Richards who Pak’nSave Napier shoppers will recognise as a vibrant presence in the store.
Life
Caroline picked up on the vibe here quickly during a two-week trip with her family.
Politics
Sat, May 9
This Northlander ran her own business until she was 70 but now survives on the pension alone.
How can food products that travel into New Zealand from other countries end up being cheaper than those produced locally?
Wed, May 6
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
Overall combined rates arrears across the major centres have grown by tens of millions over the past three years.
Thu, Apr 30
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
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 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
Follow 1News' live updates as the Reserve Bank announces its decision on the official cash rate (OCR).
Wed, Apr 8
Christopher Luxon says broad‑based support would be "unaffordable and irresponsible", as diesel prices rise faster than petrol and pressure grows on Kiwis.
Tue, Apr 7
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
Transport Minister also hinted at scrapping the increases last week.
Mon, Mar 30
