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Floods send vege prices soaring
The Queensland floods are being blamed for a massive increase in the cost of tomatoes, capsicums and cucumber during June. While meat, poultry, and fish prices fell from their peak in May, fruit and vege surged...
NZ trade surplus misses expectations, kiwi dollar drops
New Zealand's trade balance was $605 million in surplus last month, falling short of expectations by $375 million and dragging the kiwi dollar lower.
Tourism operators urged to focus on Oz and Asia
Statistics New Zealand yesterday reported visitor numbers for the year ended May were up 1 per cent to 2.5 million.
Building consents trend hits another record low
The number of new homes approved in April has fallen 32pc from a year earlier, but the rate of decline is easing, says Statistics NZ.
Record April trade surplus revealed - $1.1b
New Zealand recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $1.1b in April, the highest monthly surplus ever recorded, figures released by Statistics New Zealand show.
Desperate seek part-time jobs
Job-hunters desperate to find part-time work are applying in their hundreds for vacancies that pay less than minimum wage.
Card use tells tale of exodus
The exodus of residents after February's quake has been mapped out in detail for the first time.
Unemployment rate falls to 6.6pc, dollar jumps
New Zealand's official unemployment rate has fallen from 6.8 per cent to 6.6 per cent, says Statistics NZ.
Surge in Christchurch residents leaving for Australia
More than 1000 Christchurch residents moved overseas in March.