EconomyStatsNZ takes knife to country's growth ratesThe economy grew more strongly than expected in the September quarter but the positive surprise was overshadowed by the statisticians' downward revisions.18 Dec 04:00 PM
EmploymentKiwis head homeIt 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.24 Nov 04:00 PM
RetailRetail sales volumes continue to riseRetail sales rose 1.5pc in the September quarter, led by food-related industries - with rises in supermarket stores and food and beverage services.17 Nov 02:10 AM
AirlinesAirport security boss talks terror threatAviation Security staff are on heightened alert following the raised terror threat level and on the lookout for a range of new risks.07 Nov 12:22 AM
AirlinesTime nearly up for airport departure cardsMillions of departing travellers could be spared the chore filling in departure cards following work done by Customs and Statistics New Zealand.05 Nov 09:15 PM
BDBDManufacturingJobless rate at five-and-a-half year lowNZ's unemployment rate has fallen to a five-and-a-half year low as employers took on a growing number of migrants.04 Nov 10:12 PM
LifestyleMore childless couples in NZChildless 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.04 Nov 03:00 AM
ConstructionNew building consents patchy, but signs of revivalNew residential dwelling consent data continues to be patchy, but overall, the sector is showing a strong recovery.30 Oct 10:20 PM
ConstructionBuilding consents at 7-year highApplications to build new houses and apartments have hit a new seven-year high but the rate of growth is slowing.29 Sep 11:06 PM
BDBDConstructionModest rise in building consentsNZ 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.29 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandUnited, the world in a suburbWhen 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.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ population growth speeds upNew 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.14 Aug 07:06 AM
BDBDRetailRetail jump quickens, vehicles lead the wayNew 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.14 Aug 12:56 AM
BDBDManufacturingJobless rate drops to five-year lowNew Zealand's unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low as the nation's economic growth spurs firms to take on more staff.05 Aug 11:56 PM
New ZealandEpsom to Northland, money mattersThe highest earning households in New Zealand are in the electorate the Prime Minister lives in, according to Census figures.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than a million Kiwis disabledAn 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.17 Jun 05:43 AM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment steady at 6pcNew Zealand's unemployment rate was unchanged in the first quarter as the country's participation rate rose to a record.06 May 11:00 PM
KahuMost Maori connected to culture - reportMost Maori are connected to their culture, with Maori television programmes playing a crucial role, according to a new report.06 May 05:23 AM
KahuIwi keen to buy up state housesA 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.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMPs consider law change to lower drink driving limitMPs 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.05 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandPoverty data leaps after OECD requestStatisticians have discovered thousands more children and the elderly living in poverty than have been reported previously.27 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore beer and wine on shelvesRising economic confidence and "aggressive" marketing techniques are seen as the driving factors behind an 8.9 million litre rise in alcohol availability last year.25 Feb 08:53 PM
