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.
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Surge in Christchurch residents leaving for Australia
More than 1000 Christchurch residents moved overseas in March.
Food prices up again in March
Food prices were up 0.3 per cent last month, says Stats NZ, with prices up 5.5 from a year earlier.
Lack of healthy food causes distress, study finds
New Zealanders who do not have enough access to nutritious and affordable food have higher levels of distress.
Trade stats show dairy exports still booming
The total value of goods exported in February was $3.9 billion - 17 per cent higher than the same month last year.
Beer hops off buyers' lists
Kiwis appear to be calling time on their love affair with beer, partly because of spiralling living costs.
Building consents hit nine-year low as home construction slumps
New Zealand building consents sank to a nine-year low in January as new home construction slumped.