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Building activity levels drop for first time since pandemic lockdowns
First fall in total volume of building work since Covid-hit September 2021 quarter.
New Zealand records biggest increase in registered deaths in 100 years
Stats NZ has released the latest yearly figures on births and deaths in New Zealand.
New stats show household inflation rate is falling
How much more are Kiwis paying for household goods and services?
Unemployment rises, wage growth hits all-time record
Leaping labour costs: Biggest increase since index started in 1992.
Migration gain picks up steam in November
The country attracted more migrants in November, building momentum on earlier gains.
Your cost of living increase is probably more than you think
Homeowners' costs higher than inflation, thanks to changes made more than two decades ago.
Aotearoa now has 892,000-strong Māori population
Tangata whenua now make up 17.4 per cent of the country’s population.
Members of rainbow community more likely to experience daily feelings of anxiety and depression - report
Academic says stats provide powerful way for rainbow communities to advocate for needs.
Anti-government sentiment could impact next census - officials
New threats are emerging several months after the Parliament occupation and protests.
No sign of cheaper food bills as supplier costs up 10% a year
Higher prices were charged by suppliers to the supermarkets for about 9000 items.
Unemployment tipped for record low, wage growth for record high
Record low unemployment and high wage growth may be viewed as bad economic news this week.
4 out of 5 households unprepared for disaster - Stats NZ
Wellington was the most prepared.
Household inflation: New stats reveal who's getting hit hardest
An especially costly three months for the elderly: Stats shed light on inflation impacts.
Has inflation peaked? New data to reveal how high cost of living has risen
Consumer price index data for the September quarter will provide insight into inflation.
Noodle-mania: The new culprits behind rising food prices revealed
Recipe for big bills: Drivers of surging food prices revealed in new data.
The Data Set: Figuring out GDP is like the world's biggest Sudoku
The Data Set is a new fortnightly column exploring the data that affects our lives.
NZ escapes recession: Bigger-than-expected jump in growth
Major surge in economy defies merchants of doom.
Tourism numbers bounce back but Covid rule changes too late for some bookings
Relaxation of Covid rules has come too late for some bookings, say tourism groups.
Wage jump: Weekly earnings jump in biggest leap since records began
The stats say median wages are well up - but does your paycheck tell the same story?
Cost of living bites: Fresh produce leaps 10 per cent
Cheesed off at food prices? Fear not, economist says, there's reason to be upbeat.
Poverty, family background don't explain school exclusion rates for Māori
Teacher bias and low expectations are likely to blame, one expert says.
Argosy Property profit down marginally
Leasing inquiry strong for big new industrial estates at Mt Wellington and Onehunga.
Kiwis shrug off inflation woes to spend more in April
Hospitality is the sector still doing it toughest StatsNZ card transaction data shows.
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.
'Things are grim': Soaring costs pushing more Kiwis into hardship - advocates
Changes to benefits and Working for Families suggested to soften blow of inflation.
Food prices soar again: 'Lock in elevated prices over 2022' - economist
Food prices continued to rise in March, led by basic grocery items.
New Zealand is not as rural as we think
Only 2 per cent of New Zealand's population are farmers, rural study finds.
'Deep unfairness': Truth about NZ's public holidays
A large section of our workforce don't get a day off or extra pay on public holidays.
'Really worried': National leader reacts as NZ inflation hits 30-year high
Cost of living rising at the fastest pace since 1990, Statistics New Zealand says.
Consumer card spending rises 1.9% in December
Increase in card spending providing both confidence and risk for 2022.
Opinion: It's going to be a painful wait for new housing in Wellington
Wellington City has consented 423 fewer new homes than it did in the previous year.
Whanganui employers struggle to fill jobs as unemployment drops
Businesses seeking staff are urged to contact the Ministry of Social Development for help.
Emissions from dairy farms highest ever
Environment Ministry blames fertilisers and says emissions from dairy cows are dropping.