BDBDEconomyEconomic activity slows, GDP up just 0.1pc The economy barely avoided dipping into negative territory in the second quarter of this year, says Statistics NZ, which has just released GDP stats showing paltry growth of just 0.1 per cent.21 Sep 11:40 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGDP growth tipped to have slowed, but then lift for rest of 2011New Zealand's economy probably slowed from its surprisingly robust first-quarter pace in the second three months of 2011 as construction stayed weak and manufacturing continued to tread water.18 Sep 08:15 PM
EmploymentManufacturing dips after good start to yearThe volume of manufacturing sales fell 0.7 per cent in the June 2011 quarter, after a 1.4 per cent rise in the March 2011 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today.12 Sep 11:35 PM
EmploymentFisher & Paykel staff give strike noticeAbout 900 F & P Healthcare production, maintenance and distribution workers at the company's Highbrook plant have given 14 days notice of strike action over a pay dispute.06 Sep 11:00 PM
EmploymentCheap imports see bed factory jobs goCheaper imported furniture means job losses at part of company owned by makers of Sleepyhead beds.16 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand$478 to be true (adidas) All Blacks supporterAll Blacks fans wanting to watch the Rugby World Cup in the latest supporters' gear will....11 Aug 05:30 PM
Technology3D TV glasses to be standard issue3D television buyers are no longer locked into a single brand of glasses under a new inititative launched by the TV manufacturing giants.10 Aug 01:17 AM
