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![Home building up 7.4pc in December](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Home building up 7.4pc in December
The seasonally adjusted volume of residential building activity rose 7.4 per cent in the December quarter, while non-residential volume fell 6.1 per cent.
![Surprise January trade surplus recorded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Surprise January trade surplus recorded
There's been a suprise trade surplus of $269 million in January- the biggest for the month since 1989.
![More marrying as recession fades - celebrants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More marrying as recession fades - celebrants
Couples are rushing back to wedding chapels after putting off getting married during the recession.
![Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.
![Exports down for fourth quarter in a row](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Exports down for fourth quarter in a row
Exports have fallen for the fourth quarter in a row, but the trends are easing.