Prices
Kiwis being ripped off on petrol, analysts say
The high reflects global oil prices increasing, and a weaker kiwi dollar, but petrol price analysts say New Zealanders are still being ripped off.
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Vege prices up 30 percent
You've probably noticed that vegetables are pretty pricey at the moment.. particularly things like lettuce which are about 5 dollars a head! Statistics New Zealand says they've gone up more than 30… Audio
Commerce Commission warns retailers about misleading prices
When is a sale price bargain really a sale price bargain? The Commerce Commission is reminding retailers that customers have a right not to be misled. We talk Anna Rawlings, a Commerce Commissioner… Audio
Climatic conditions cause catastrophic cauliflower costs
Fans of the humble cauliflower have been wincing at high prices for the vegetable for months - but why? Howe Young joins Checkpoint. Audio
High costs in drug industry a sign of problems: expert
A New Zealand expert in the development of new anti-cancer medicines says world drug prices are far too high and the system is "broke". Audio
Minister meets with banks as concerns over dairy debt grows
A growing number of dairy farmers face being forced to sell up as global milk prices stay low. Audio
Bargain-basement oil price hits exploration sector
Exploratory drilling for oil and gas has ground to a halt in New Zealand Audio
Property values rapidly rising in capital
People eager to start climbing the property ladder in Wellington might need more money than they bargained for. Audio
HSBC predicts global dairy prices should recover from here
HSBC's economists are expecting global dairy prices will now start recovering from current lows, largely because of a sharp run-down in Chinese dairy imports. Audio
Retailers hurting most are those competing on price
An analyst says the retailers hurting the most at the moment are those competing on price. Audio
