EconomyFood prices up again in MarchFood prices were up 0.3 per cent last month, says Stats NZ, with prices up 5.5 from a year earlier.12 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleLack of healthy food causes distress, study findsNew Zealanders who do not have enough access to nutritious and affordable food have higher levels of distress.04 Apr 01:21 AM
AgribusinessTrade stats show dairy exports still boomingThe total value of goods exported in February was $3.9 billion - 17 per cent higher than the same month last year.28 Mar 10:20 PM
New ZealandBeer hops off buyers' listsKiwis appear to be calling time on their love affair with beer, partly because of spiralling living costs.19 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents hit nine-year low as home construction slumpsNew Zealand building consents sank to a nine-year low in January as new home construction slumped.06 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandRise in high alcohol content drinks in NZA new report has found a big increase in the amount of high alcohol content drinks on sale to New Zealanders.20 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandMore mums, same number of babiesNZers are only half as busy having babies as they were 40 years ago, but with today's larger population a similar number of babies - nearly 65,000 - were born last year.16 Feb 12:14 AM
EconomyFood prices up - fruit and veg rise 7.4pcFood prices rose 1.8 per cent in January, with the cost of fruit and vegetables going up 7.4 per cent, said Statistics New Zealand today.10 Feb 11:00 PM
Small BusinessGood news at last for retail- new year card transactions upAfter a long period of gloom, retailers are welcoming news from Stats NZ that January saw the largest monthly increase in electronic card spending for five years.08 Feb 10:30 PM
