Latest from Statistics NZ

First NZ annual trade surplus since 2002

NZ recorded its first annual trade surplus in nearly eight years in the year to April, Statistics NZ says.

Brewer hopes Cup will aid sales revival

Capital goods down

Retail sales rebound but shoppers still cautious

NZ population hits 4.36 million

NZ population growth at six-year high

Retail sales lag forecasts, supermarket sales slip

<i>Bill Rosenberg</i>: Low-income workers likely to be the hardest hit by tax changes

Inflation stats bound to make Reserve Bank edgy

Broadband numbers 'through the roof'

More than one million New Zealand homes used broadband to connect to the internet in 2009.

NZ dollar sinks against Aussie

Consumers putting more on the plastic

One plus one - does it add up to higher prices?

In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.

A good time for a holiday

The cost of travel basics like accommodation and flights may have gone up a bit over the past few months as the global economy stabilises, but they're still incredibly good value, writes Jim Eagles.

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Lowest paid cop higher taxes under new regime

Think tank gives NZ performance a D for dismal