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Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans

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12 January 2026

Rising living costs are driving up both the number of first-time student loan borrowers, and the size of their loans

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The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency
	12 Jan: The Government says a move to "open electricity" will give consumers more choice through better transparency... more

The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power
	12 Jan: The Government hopes the roll-out of "open electricity" makes it easier for Kiwis to get cheaper power... more

Grocery costs remained largely unchanged over the Christmas period
	12 Jan: Grocery costs remained largely unchanged over the Christmas period... more

If you think you're paying too much for a cup of coffee, there's good news and bad
	11 Jan: If you think you're paying too much for a cup of coffee, there's good news and bad... more

New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills
	11 Jan: New Zealand households and small businesses will soon have a simpler way to slash their electricity bills... more

Maketu Pies has bounced back from the brink of closure
	11 Jan: Maketu Pies has bounced back from the brink of closure... more

It's full steam ahead for a local Wellington gaming company, as the sector continues to boom
	10 Jan: It's full steam ahead for a local Wellington gaming company, as the sector continues to boom... more

An industry professional believes you can only be optimistic about New Zealand's gaming industry heading into the new year
	10 Jan: An industry professional believes you can only be optimistic about New Zealand's gaming industry heading into the new year... more

Expectations Auckland's housing market will keep heating up this year
	9 Jan: Expectations Auckland's housing market will keep heating up this year... more

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