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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.
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Food prices in New Zealand increased by a mere 0.2% in the year leading up to May 2024, marking the smallest annual rise since...

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Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

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Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

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Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

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Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

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Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

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Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

by Community Press  May 04, 2024

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Auckland Airport's new domestic terminal expected by the end of this decade 2028/2029

Artist impressions of the new domestic terminal. Overall project cost $2.2 billion for the new terminal; additional $1.7 billion for integration costs. (Photo: Auckland Airport)

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The significant decrease in fruit and vegetable prices has been a major factor in the overall modest inflation.

Food prices see smallest annual increase since 2018

June 14, 2024

Record surge in migrant arrivals and departures for New Zealand in April 2024

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Socioeconomic inequalities in greenhouse gas emissions from household travel in New Zealand

May 29, 2024

New Zealand sees slower population growth but increased diversity, 2023 Census reveals

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