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 ends13 Oct 10:16 PM
TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaks12 Oct 10:27 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Where Kiwis are spending their money in 2025 and where they’re not 12 Oct 08:19 PM
PremiumPoliticsKiwis are drinking less, and violent crime is dropping. New data shows how the two relate05 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100k14 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
PremiumPremiumEmploymentConstruction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.28 Jul 05:44 AM
Business'We are suffering': Solo mum used Afterpay for food since power bills chewed up benefitMore than 100,000 New Zealanders can’t keep warm in their homes over winter. We ask why.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWinter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shoppingConsumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.14 Jul 12:32 AM
New ZealandNZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.02 Jul 10:24 PM
BusinessHouse-building trend still soft as annual consents fallMay's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.01 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrantsFigures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.19 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBuilding blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concernsEconomic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraditional Census scrapped as Govt moves to new data collection approachCensus data will be collected from existing statistics and regular surveys. 17 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for MayEconomist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.12 Jun 01:01 AM
TourismOverseas visitor numbers up in April but still lagging behind pre-Covid levelsStats show a Covid catch-up persists, as millions are poured into tourism campaigns.10 Jun 11:57 PM
BusinessMigration gain falls to an 11-year (non-Covid) lowNet migration has dipped to its lowest level since January 2014 (excluding the Covid era).10 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No place like home, but is that enough?OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ's big rate call today, plus are flat whites cheaper now than in the 1990s?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.27 May 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRegional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarterAlmost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.23 May 12:18 AM
