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Census reveals slower population growth
The New Zealand population grew by 214,000 people in the last seven years, census data released today shows.
Census to reveal Auckland's rise
The long-awaited 2013 Census is expected to reveal that a rampant Auckland has grabbed more people and more power than ever before.
Fewer Kiwis head to Oz, migration up
New Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2,100 migrants last month, as fewer Kiwis cross the Tasman.
GDP up 0.2pc - better than expected
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 women paid less than 'living wage'
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.
$100,000 easy for our expats
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.
Hospitality sector springs into life
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.
Satisfaction is made up of many parts
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.
Most Kiwis content with life (+poll)
Most Kiwis say they live a contented life despite barely half of them saying they have enough or more than enough money to pay the bills.
Lowest wage growth since 2010
Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.
Unemployment up to 6.4pc
The NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.
Future king shares birth with 167 Kiwi boys - stats
The birthdate of the future king is likely to be shared by around 167 New Zealand babies, Statistics New Zealand said today.
Big growth in mobile shopping
Shopping via mobile devices is on the rise in New Zealand, according to new research.
Building boost won't help housing
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.
Eric Watson: In praise of life in high-intensity housing
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.
Online shopping: What women want
Intimate lingerie, wedding dresses and adult toys are three of the most popular buys for Kiwi women shopping online, a new survey has revealed.
Turning back from Oz dream
New Zealanders are beginning to realise the Australian dream is not so perfect and the grass may in fact be starting to become greener over here.
Unemployment rate falls to 3-year low
New Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.