Congressional Republicans propose tying wildfire aid to debt ceiling debate

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. | Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) In an unfolding political standoff, House Republicans have proposed attaching wildfire disaster aid for Southern California to a federal debt limit increase, a strategy met with staunch opposition from California Democrats.  The idea was floated during meetings with President-elect Donald Trump…

Surge in number of Australians seeking debt help

January 16, 2025 11:07 | News Inflation may be easing but Australians are still acutely feeling the effects of higher prices, with a substantial increase in people seeking financial help. More than 169,000 people sought help from the National Debt Helpline in 2024 – a 12 per cent increase on the previous year. The increase…

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Iconic Kiwi pie company goes into liquidation

Iconic Maketū Pies has gone into solvent liquidation. Photo: NZME Maketū Pies has gone into voluntary liquidation after five years of losses. Its owner, Te Arawa Management Ltd, bought the national pie supplier in 2019 during a receivership process but says it has operated at a loss since. It was, at the time, the town’s…

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