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
New ZealandLiving cost rises offset food price dropA hike in rents and the general cost of living are taking the shine off a significant slowdown in rising food prices, a budgeting service says.18 Feb 05:23 AM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6pcNew Zealand's unemployment rate fell to a three-year low in the fourth quarter of 2013 as jobs growth beat expectations.04 Feb 09:55 PM
EconomyNZ's trade deficit remains despite better termsThe most favourable terms of trade for 40 years and a $3.1 billion rise in exports to China were not enough to close the trade gap last year.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhy Kiwis haven't been votingForgetfulness, lack of interest and simply not getting around to it have been revealed as the most common reasons for not voting in the past two general elections.31 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandFollow the money - just head southThe South Island has had bigger median income gains than the North over the past seven years, Census figures show.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnd baby makes 4.5 millionNZ's population has passed the 4.5 million mark, according to Statistics NZ - meet the baby that pushed us over that milestone.11 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentAucklanders' personal income fallsPersonal income has fallen dramatically in South Auckland compared to more affluent Auckland areas, according to the latest Census data.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessNet migrant gain at 10-year highNZ gained a net 3,000 permanent and long-term migrants last month, the most since June 2003.22 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6.2pcNZ's unemployment rate slipped to 6.2 per cent in the three months ended September 30 just below the 6.3 per cent forecast.05 Nov 10:40 PM
TourismMigration climbs to 10-year highNew Zealand had its highest net gain of migrants in more than 10 years last month, as even fewer Kiwis left for Australia.20 Oct 10:50 PM
