New Zealand had its highest net gain of migrants in more than 10 years last month, as even fewer Kiwis left for Australia.

The Christchurch population has predictably slumped since the devastating earthquakes, but many people have moved to outlying areas, new census data reveals.

The population of the South Island has topped one million for the first time, new census figures released today show.

The New Zealand population grew by 214,000 people in the last seven years, census data released today shows.

The long-awaited 2013 Census is expected to reveal that a rampant Auckland has grabbed more people and more power than ever before.

New Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2,100 migrants last month, as fewer Kiwis cross the Tasman.

The economy grew faster than expected in the second three months of the year, as engineering and architecture expansion offset drought impacts.

Almost half of all women and a third of men earn less than $18.40 an hour - a rate which two Labour Party leadership contenders have promised to implement as a "living wage" in the state sector if they win power.

Kiwi expatriates are earning a fortune overseas, and barely one-tenth say they would be comfortable raising a family back home on New Zealand wages.

New Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.

New Zealanders have become less discriminatory, are better prepared for disasters, and are more conscious of environmental issues such as recycling, a new survey shows.

Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.

The NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.

The birthdate of the future king is likely to be shared by around 167 New Zealand babies, Statistics New Zealand said today.

Shopping via mobile devices is on the rise in New Zealand, according to new research.

The biggest residential building boost in a decade will not make a big dent in Auckland's housing woes, but is a step in the right direction, an economist says.

An issue at the heart of Auckland's draft unitary plan is whether the density of housing should be raised in parts of the city.

Intimate lingerie, wedding dresses and adult toys are three of the most popular buys for Kiwi women shopping online, a new survey has revealed.