BDBDAgribusinessLiquid gold: honey exports up 41pcThe value of honey exports jumped to $285 million in 2015 from $202 million in 2014, according to the latest data.01 Feb 12:04 AM
BusinessNew apartments lead building consent riseOn average there were 37 building consents for new dwellings consented in Auckland every day last year.28 Jan 09:49 PM
BusinessMissing: 15,000 real estate operatorsINTERACTIVE: A dramatic spike in the number of businesses dealing with real estate closing has taken the industry by surprise.22 Jan 01:15 AM
EconomyGrocery prices fell 3pc last year - Stats NZFresh milk, chicken and groceries prices all dropped significantly in 2015.14 Jan 10:20 PM
Banking and financeNZ retail spending hits record highNew Zealanders spent a record $6b shopping in December, the highest ever monthly figure recorded by Statistics New Zealand.13 Jan 10:10 PM
BusinessKiwi home ownership falls as renting growsRenting has become more common while the number of dwellings that are owner-occupied is decreasing.11 Jan 12:16 AM
EconomyRecord migrants, tourists for NZMigration flows into New Zealand continue to surge, with the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand showing a net gain of 6300 migrants last month.21 Dec 07:39 AM
BusinessGrass no longer greener in AustraliaMore people arrived in New Zealand from Australia for the first time since 1991.22 Nov 10:50 PM
BDBDManufacturingShock rise in NZ's jobless rateUnemployment rate rises to 6 per cent - the first rise in three years.04 Nov 08:19 AM
New ZealandRainbow nation must prepare for changeIn just over 20 years, the combined Asian, Pacific and Maori population in Auckland is forecast to outnumber Europeans and others.18 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents fall in AugustResidential building consents fell 4.9pc in August as the Canterbury rebuild shifts its focus toward commercial work.29 Sep 10:40 PM
BDBDTourismRecord migration could boost unemploymentNew Zealand's annual net migration rose to a record in August as Indian and Chinese students continued to flock to courses offered by local educational institutions.21 Sep 05:49 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ still growing: GDP up 0.4pcOur economy grew - but less than expected in the second quarter of the year, as agriculture and mining recovered.16 Sep 11:05 PM
ConstructionBuilding consents hit 10-year highLast month saw the highest number of new dwellings consented in a month since March 2005.30 Aug 10:42 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit smaller than expected in JulyThe country's trade deficit was smaller than expected in July as exports of fruit and meat drove overseas sales higher.26 Aug 01:20 AM
BDBDTourismNZ guest nights fall in JuneGuest nights fell across all accommodation sectors except backpacker stays.11 Aug 11:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment ticks up to 5.9pcThe jobless rate is up as the number of new jobs created fails to keep pace with an expanding population.04 Aug 11:05 PM
EconomyMigrants for regionsThe Government says a new plan to lure migrants away from Auckland will boost regional economies, but admits it will do little to ease Auckland's housing pressures.26 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessMigration rises to a new recordMigrant arrivals climbed 15 percent to 115,700 in the year, while departures fell 8.1 percent to 57,400.20 Jul 11:19 PM
BDBDRetailFresh milk hits lowest price since 2013The average price for 2 litres of blue-top milk was $3.36 in June, down 9.4 per cent from its peak in November 2014.12 Jul 11:18 PM
BDBDTourismGuest nights rise at fastest pace in two yearsThe boost was fuelled by a rebound in both domestic and international travellers and a lift in South Island and hotel park stays.09 Jul 11:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail card spending stalls in JuneThe economy has started to slow, with confidence declining as dairy prices remain lower for longer.08 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandKiwis living 'outside the norm'An analysis released by Statistics New Zealand found tens of thousands of Kiwis don't go home to a traditional house.07 Jul 03:29 AM
BDBDTourismMigration hits new recordNZ has had a net gain of 57,800 migrants in the year through May - the 10th consecutive record-breaking month.22 Jun 12:40 AM
BDBDCompaniesEconomy slumps as dairy crisis bitesGross domestic product grew just 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year, according to Statistics New Zealand.17 Jun 09:31 PM
BDBDBanking and financePaying by plastic on riseKiwis spent more on their electronic cards in May, as increased retailing of consumables offset a flat month.09 Jun 11:44 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall in AprilBuilding consents fell in April, after the previous month's strong gain, as intentions to build houses decreased.28 May 11:19 PM
KahuKiwis are better off and mostly happyStatistics NZ's General Social Survey has been conducted every two years since 2008-09.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis struggle with accepting mental illnessNew Zealanders are accepting of diversity, sexuality and religion but not of mental illness.26 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandMaori, Pacific, Asian populations on the riseNew Zealand’s Maori, Pacific and Asian populations are on the rise, new projections from Statistics New Zealand reveal.21 May 03:24 AM
BDBDTourismNZ migration hits new recordMigration rose to a new annual record in April, as more students arrived from India and China and fewer locals left.20 May 11:41 PM
