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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Expect to fork out a bit more for gifts this Christmas

    Expect to fork out a bit more for gifts this Christmas


    Freight prices around the world are up by over 280 percent ... compared with this time last year.

    The US is opening up the Los Angeles port 24/7 to alleviate pressure on the supply chain ... while G7 finance ministers agree to work together to address the issue.

    Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford expects the costs to continue to flow onto consumers.

    He says they're seeing more price increases in the months to come.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Politics:
    Frydenberg calls for antisemitism royal commission after Bondi attack 18:37

    Law and Order:
    Police have arrested a man carrying a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket in central Auckland 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Sam Asghari's relationship with Britney Spears was a "blessing" 18:20

    Cricket:
    How cricket balls move: the science behind swing, seam and spin 18:17

    Law and Order:
    A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five years and four months jail for threatening a mass stabbing attack, distributing objectionable material and indecent communications 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Sharon Osbourne has defended her daughter Kelly over her recent weight loss 17:50

    Cricket:
    The West Indies have warmed-up for the third and final cricket test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui by chilling out 17:37

    Rugby:
    Blues coach Vern Cotter is intrigued by the idea of cross-hemisphere rugby clubs swapping players 17:37

    Law and Order:
    FBI releases footage of Brown University shooting suspect 17:27

    Health & Safety:
    Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel 17:27


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