Shipping prices could soon be rising for cheap online stores like Shein and Temu. 

Changes from next month will add fees and levies to small parcels crossing the border, making them fairer and helping cover Customs costs. 

It should save taxpayers $70 million in parcel subsidies. 

Customs Minister Casey Costello told Kerre Woodham Mornings border control can't cope with the more than 24 million packages entering New Zealand each year. 

She says the relationship between retailer and couriers may need changing, and could increase the price of some goods. 

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