Inflation

New Zealand's inflation is cracking a 30-year high at 6.9 percent. Basic consumer items are getting more and more expensive.

In the past year the cost of a new house went up about 18 percent. Petrol… Video, Audio

Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.

Andrew Henderson from the… Video, Audio

Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.

Food prices are among the main… Video, Audio

News of the day - record inflation levels. The biggest annual rise in 30 years. Many households are already feeling the pinch, but the new figures could also spell trouble for our community health… Audio

The further she ventured into crypto for her recent article, the more Sarah Resnick realised that not all cryptocurrency investors fit the cliches. But that didn't detract from the common, almost… Audio

Along with bread and milk, butter has long been a staple in the Kiwi supermarket shop. However, with 500 grams now costing much as $7.50, is butter becoming a luxury item? Northland farmer and writer… Audio

Bryan is joined by economist Dr Brian Easton to discuss what inflation actually is. Brian will also be looking at how we talk about inflation, what our current position is in Aotearoa and try and work… Audio

After the media seized on 'pain at the pump' the PM was pressed to concede sudden spikes in prices constituted 'a crisis.' She eventually did, but - like a pricey petrol - that only gets us so far. Audio

Petrol pain, a food price frenzy, is the cost of coffee next? Well it certainly appears to be across the ditch, where reports say the morning brew could soon be costing some Aussies seven dollars a… Audio

The cost of food, petrol and rent is soaring, and inflation is at its highest level in 30 years - how did it come to this? Audio

The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.

Public transport fares across… Audio

A 30-year inflation high of 5.9 percent means a big pain in the pocket for many people.

Today the focus has been on petrol, but the cost of liquid gold pretty much flows onto everything.

It's not… Video, Audio

The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.

The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio

Brace yourselves for a 'wicked perfect storm' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine creates a global energy crisis.

In the last hour, the government has announced it's… Audio

Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio

The Reserve Bank Governor joins Kathryn to discuss interest rates, inflation and the economy following yesterday's increase in the official cash rate. Audio