Modest rise in building consents
NZ building consents rose at a modest 0.1pc pace in July reflecting a drop in the number of consents issued in Canterbury and a pick up in Auckland.
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United, the world in a suburb
When Cecil Lochan settled in Mt Roskill in the mid-1970s, the Fijian-Indian was the first non-European in the street. His neighbour wasn't happy.
NZ population growth speeds up
New Zealand's climb to 4.5 million people has been faster in the past year than it has in any other year in the past decade, according to estimates from Statistics NZ.
Retail jump quickens, vehicles lead the way
New Zealand retail sales rose more than expected in the second quarter, as vehicle sales volumes and values increased at the fastest pace in two years.
Jobless rate drops to five-year low
New Zealand's unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low as the nation's economic growth spurs firms to take on more staff.
Epsom to Northland, money matters
The highest earning households in New Zealand are in the electorate the Prime Minister lives in, according to Census figures.
More than a million Kiwis disabled
An ageing population has contributed to the rise in the number of disabled people in New Zealand, which last year rose to over one million - almost a quarter of the population.
Unemployment steady at 6pc
New Zealand's unemployment rate was unchanged in the first quarter as the country's participation rate rose to a record.
Most Maori connected to culture - report
Most Maori are connected to their culture, with Maori television programmes playing a crucial role, according to a new report.
Iwi keen to buy up state houses
A Bay of Plenty iwi is in talks with the Govt to buy state houses in its area that it says would be used to house Maori and Pakeha.
MPs consider law change to lower drink driving limit
MPs at a select committee are considering a law change that would lower the drink driving limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.
Poverty data leaps after OECD request
Statisticians have discovered thousands more children and the elderly living in poverty than have been reported previously.
More beer and wine on shelves
Rising economic confidence and "aggressive" marketing techniques are seen as the driving factors behind an 8.9 million litre rise in alcohol availability last year.
Living cost rises offset food price drop
A hike in rents and the general cost of living are taking the shine off a significant slowdown in rising food prices, a budgeting service says.
Unemployment drops to 6pc
New Zealand's unemployment rate fell to a three-year low in the fourth quarter of 2013 as jobs growth beat expectations.
NZ's trade deficit remains despite better terms
The most favourable terms of trade for 40 years and a $3.1 billion rise in exports to China were not enough to close the trade gap last year.
Why Kiwis haven't been voting
Forgetfulness, lack of interest and simply not getting around to it have been revealed as the most common reasons for not voting in the past two general elections.
Follow the money - just head south
The South Island has had bigger median income gains than the North over the past seven years, Census figures show.
And baby makes 4.5 million
NZ's population has passed the 4.5 million mark, according to Statistics NZ - meet the baby that pushed us over that milestone.
Aucklanders' personal income falls
Personal income has fallen dramatically in South Auckland compared to more affluent Auckland areas, according to the latest Census data.
Net migrant gain at 10-year high
NZ gained a net 3,000 permanent and long-term migrants last month, the most since June 2003.
Unemployment drops to 6.2pc
NZ's unemployment rate slipped to 6.2 per cent in the three months ended September 30 just below the 6.3 per cent forecast.