New ZealandMore births, and women still live longerAll NZ regions had more births than deaths in the past year, with Auckland contributing 45 per cent of NZ's natural increase.19 Nov 01:40 AM
Small BusinessSeptember sales boost latest retail figuresThe value of seasonally adjusted total retail sales rose 0.8 per cent - $133m - in the September quarter, Statistics NZ says.14 Nov 10:45 PM
TaxFood prices up 2.2pc - fruit and veg climbThe impact of a higher GST rate has been felt in the supermarket, said Statistics NZ, with food prices rising 2.2 per cent in October.10 Nov 10:40 PM
BDBDEconomyBuilding consents keep falling in SeptemberThe residential building sector remained soft in September, with another fall in building consents.28 Oct 11:00 PM
EconomyGovt claims credit for six-year inflation lowThe Government is claiming credit for low price rises, saying people have more money in their pockets on the back on low inflation and increasing wages.18 Oct 05:52 AM
EconomyFruit and veg prices up 2.6pc in SeptemberThe cost of fruit and vegetables helped bump up food prices by 0.7 per cent during September, Statistics NZ said today.12 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandFish price hard to swallowWe might be surrounded by sea but Kiwis continue to pay top dollar for one of our most bountiful resources - fish.09 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessNZ weekly incomes dip over past yearThe median weekly income edged lower in the year to June, as more people started receiving money from the Government rose while the self-employed earned less and investment income fell.07 Oct 12:20 AM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton</i>: Roll over Telecom, the Jetsons' revolution has finally arrivedVision becomes reality as more people turn to the internet for phone calls.03 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDon't leave babies too late, says expertA leading fertility expert is urging couples to start a family at a younger age amid fears of a growing over-reliance on technology.01 Oct 04:30 PM
