Economy

"Statistics NZ says petrol prices were the largest contributor to the annual inflation rate, up 19.1%. Petrol had a 17.5% contribution to the 3.7% inflation rate for the September quarter."

Public Policy

"Releasing the Green Party fiscal plan, co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said her party's plan pays for new investment with around $8b a year in new revenue 'from the super-rich and big corporations.'"

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