Latest from Statistics NZ

Wholesale trade sales up in December quarter

NZers must be better prepared for disasters - minister

Surprise January trade surplus recorded

There's been a suprise trade surplus of $269 million in January- the biggest for the month since 1989.

Building consents up in Jan

Two million Aucklanders by 2031?

Govt predicts boom year for house builders

Builders will put up 18,000 to 20,000 new houses this year, according to a forecast.

Stronger foreign currencies push NZ dollar up

Outputs index down, inputs up for the December quarter

House consents keep rising in December

Exports down for fourth quarter in a row

Exports have fallen for the fourth quarter in a row, but the trends are easing.

Avatar's Kiwi connection new path for local film industry

Small businesses call for more frontline police

South Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.

GST hike would mean 2pc inflation hit, says Stats NZ

NZ dollar climbs back over US72c

Retail sales beat expectations in November

Guest nights creep up in November