Migration hits new record
The country had a net gain of 56,275 migrants in the year through March, 75 per cent higher than the 31,914 gain in the year earlier period.
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Inflation slumps again - CPI dips 0.3pc
Inflation is down again, with falling petrol prices pushing the consumers price index down 0.3 per cent in the March quarter.
Kiwi shoppers hit the tills in March
Latest stats show New Zealand consumers are starting to spend up in the shops, with electronic card spending up 3.7 per cent last month.
Retail card spending up 1.2pc in Feb
New Zealanders increased spending on debit and credit cards in February, led by gains in hospitality and apparel as low inflation
Beer supply falls despite craft brewery boost
A big fall in the amount of beer available has lead to a 2 per cent fall in the size of New Zealand's alcohol supply last year.
Population growing in all NZ regions
All regions of New Zealand are expected to see an increase in population over the next 13 years, Statistics New Zealand says.
NZ growth outstrips Australia
New Zealand, with a population increase of 500,000 in the past decade, is growing faster than Australia and China a new "snapshot" into Kiwi life shows.
Meat export rise shrinks trade deficit
New Zealand posted its smallest November trade deficit in four years, beating economist forecasts, as falling dairy prices were offset by a rise in meat exports.
StatsNZ takes knife to country's growth rates
The economy grew more strongly than expected in the September quarter but the positive surprise was overshadowed by the statisticians' downward revisions.
Kiwis head home
It could be the end of a dream for many as migration figures show that more New Zealanders are not only staying put but others across the Tasman are coming home.
Retail sales volumes continue to rise
Retail sales rose 1.5pc in the September quarter, led by food-related industries - with rises in supermarket stores and food and beverage services.
Airport security boss talks terror threat
Aviation Security staff are on heightened alert following the raised terror threat level and on the lookout for a range of new risks.
Time nearly up for airport departure cards
Millions of departing travellers could be spared the chore filling in departure cards following work done by Customs and Statistics New Zealand.
Jobless rate at five-and-a-half year low
NZ's unemployment rate has fallen to a five-and-a-half year low as employers took on a growing number of migrants.
More childless couples in NZ
Childless couples are making up an increasingly large proportion of families - a trend that has been on the rise for more than 20 years, Statistics New Zealand says.
New building consents patchy, but signs of revival
New residential dwelling consent data continues to be patchy, but overall, the sector is showing a strong recovery.
Building consents at 7-year high
Applications to build new houses and apartments have hit a new seven-year high but the rate of growth is slowing.
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.
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.