InflationFood prices fall for third month, but groceries, power still risingStats NZ's latest selected price index shows third monthly decline in food prices.15 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s young people are struggling to get hiredIt's not poor attitudes preventing youth from getting jobs, an advocate says.13 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumRetailRetail card spending hits $10b as Black Friday gives sector a liftRetail NZ chief Carolyn Young says the uplift offers 'green shoots' of recovery.11 Dec 10:54 PM
PremiumBusinessIs the worst of the brain drain over? Why NZ may have turned tide on talent loss10 Dec 12:38 AM
InflationFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly decline16 Nov 10:47 PM
OpinionPaul Spoonley: Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnation16 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandExpat earning $34k more in Oz says it's 'really hard' watching NZ 'going backwards'16 Nov 05:30 AM
BusinessUnemployment hits 8-year high - 160,000 Kiwis out of workThe rate is the highest since December 2016.04 Nov 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhat next at Westgate? Five-building big-box retail hub rising with NZ’s biggest KmartNew Kmart Westgate will be 6700sq m, bigger than the almost-half-hectare Manukau store.02 Nov 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Trend turns' - new housing consents up 3.6% annuallyAuckland and Otago contributed most to annual rise in building consents issued.02 Nov 10:36 PM
PoliticsLabour unveils economic policy with few costings, PM says National would be 'crucified' for thatLeader Chris Hipkins has been under pressure to start releasing policy.20 Oct 12:19 AM
InflationThe stats that suggest food inflation may have peakedPrices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.15 Oct 10:37 PM
Retail'Households aren’t rushing to the checkout yet': Retail spending dips 0.5% in September as growth streak endsHospitality was the only sector to see growth, rising 1.5% in September.13 Oct 10:16 PM
BusinessMigration slump deepens as record numbers of Kiwis head overseasAnnual net migration has fallen again as fewer migrants arrived in the year to August.13 Oct 12:10 AM
TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaksAustralian tourists drove a surge in winter visitor numbers.12 Oct 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Where Kiwis are spending their money in 2025 and where they’re not OPINION: Two sets of new data offer clues to the state of mind of consumers. 12 Oct 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relateThe number of victims of alcohol-related violent offending is dropping. 05 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandBarrier after barrier: The daily struggles blind Kiwis can’t escapeCensus data shows nearly 183,000 Kiwis live with serious sight loss.30 Sep 04:00 PM
InflationFood prices lift 5% in August year, Stats NZ data showsBeef mince has risen $3.40 in 12 months, costing $22.53 per kilo in August.15 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100kBut there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.14 Sep 09:03 PM
RetailSigns of recovery: Card spending rises across retail and hospitality in AugustHospitality spending rose 1.4% or $21m, its largest increase since November 2024.11 Sep 11:23 PM
BusinessConstruction, manufacturing slumped in June quarterThe final June-quarter data before the next GDP release paint a grim picture.08 Sep 11:58 PM
BusinessGender pay gap in NZ narrows to record lowThe median woman now earns about 95c for every dollar the median man does, says expert.27 Aug 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism boom, finally? Flight Centre says four countries crucial as new campaign unveiledAs numbers trail the pre-pandemic peak, Tourism NZ joins private sector for new campaign.20 Aug 05:16 AM
TravelWhy a record number of Kiwis are visiting Asian countriesData from Stats NZ reveal which countries in Asia are popular with Kiwi holidaymakers.16 Aug 09:45 PM
InflationFood prices lift 5%: Milk, butter and cheese drive riseAll five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show. 14 Aug 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPie maker's despair as cost of mince up as much as 40% on previous yearA longstanding baker is dipping into his savings just to keep afloat.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannWhat the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market dataANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.05 Aug 09:15 PM
