BusinessMissing: 15,000 real estate operatorsINTERACTIVE: A dramatic spike in the number of businesses dealing with real estate closing has taken the industry by surprise.22 Jan 01:15 AM
EconomyGrocery prices fell 3pc last year - Stats NZFresh milk, chicken and groceries prices all dropped significantly in 2015.14 Jan 10:20 PM
Banking and financeNZ retail spending hits record highNew Zealanders spent a record $6b shopping in December, the highest ever monthly figure recorded by Statistics New Zealand.13 Jan 10:10 PM
BusinessKiwi home ownership falls as renting growsRenting has become more common while the number of dwellings that are owner-occupied is decreasing.11 Jan 12:16 AM
EconomyRecord migrants, tourists for NZMigration flows into New Zealand continue to surge, with the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand showing a net gain of 6300 migrants last month.21 Dec 07:39 AM
BusinessGrass no longer greener in AustraliaMore people arrived in New Zealand from Australia for the first time since 1991.22 Nov 10:50 PM
BDBDManufacturingShock rise in NZ's jobless rateUnemployment rate rises to 6 per cent - the first rise in three years.04 Nov 08:19 AM
New ZealandRainbow nation must prepare for changeIn just over 20 years, the combined Asian, Pacific and Maori population in Auckland is forecast to outnumber Europeans and others.18 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents fall in AugustResidential building consents fell 4.9pc in August as the Canterbury rebuild shifts its focus toward commercial work.29 Sep 10:40 PM
BDBDTourismRecord migration could boost unemploymentNew Zealand's annual net migration rose to a record in August as Indian and Chinese students continued to flock to courses offered by local educational institutions.21 Sep 05:49 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ still growing: GDP up 0.4pcOur economy grew - but less than expected in the second quarter of the year, as agriculture and mining recovered.16 Sep 11:05 PM
ConstructionBuilding consents hit 10-year highLast month saw the highest number of new dwellings consented in a month since March 2005.30 Aug 10:42 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit smaller than expected in JulyThe country's trade deficit was smaller than expected in July as exports of fruit and meat drove overseas sales higher.26 Aug 01:20 AM
BDBDTourismNZ guest nights fall in JuneGuest nights fell across all accommodation sectors except backpacker stays.11 Aug 11:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment ticks up to 5.9pcThe jobless rate is up as the number of new jobs created fails to keep pace with an expanding population.04 Aug 11:05 PM
EconomyMigrants for regionsThe Government says a new plan to lure migrants away from Auckland will boost regional economies, but admits it will do little to ease Auckland's housing pressures.26 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessMigration rises to a new recordMigrant arrivals climbed 15 percent to 115,700 in the year, while departures fell 8.1 percent to 57,400.20 Jul 11:19 PM
BDBDRetailFresh milk hits lowest price since 2013The average price for 2 litres of blue-top milk was $3.36 in June, down 9.4 per cent from its peak in November 2014.12 Jul 11:18 PM
BDBDTourismGuest nights rise at fastest pace in two yearsThe boost was fuelled by a rebound in both domestic and international travellers and a lift in South Island and hotel park stays.09 Jul 11:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeRetail card spending stalls in JuneThe economy has started to slow, with confidence declining as dairy prices remain lower for longer.08 Jul 10:49 PM
New ZealandKiwis living 'outside the norm'An analysis released by Statistics New Zealand found tens of thousands of Kiwis don't go home to a traditional house.07 Jul 03:29 AM
BDBDTourismMigration hits new recordNZ has had a net gain of 57,800 migrants in the year through May - the 10th consecutive record-breaking month.22 Jun 12:40 AM
BDBDCompaniesEconomy slumps as dairy crisis bitesGross domestic product grew just 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year, according to Statistics New Zealand.17 Jun 09:31 PM
BDBDBanking and financePaying by plastic on riseKiwis spent more on their electronic cards in May, as increased retailing of consumables offset a flat month.09 Jun 11:44 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall in AprilBuilding consents fell in April, after the previous month's strong gain, as intentions to build houses decreased.28 May 11:19 PM
KahuKiwis are better off and mostly happyStatistics NZ's General Social Survey has been conducted every two years since 2008-09.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis struggle with accepting mental illnessNew Zealanders are accepting of diversity, sexuality and religion but not of mental illness.26 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandMaori, Pacific, Asian populations on the riseNew Zealand’s Maori, Pacific and Asian populations are on the rise, new projections from Statistics New Zealand reveal.21 May 03:24 AM
BDBDTourismNZ migration hits new recordMigration rose to a new annual record in April, as more students arrived from India and China and fewer locals left.20 May 11:41 PM
BDBDEnergyLower fuel costs drive down NZ producer input, output prices in first quarterProducer input and output prices fell in the first quarter, reflecting lower fuel costs and weakness in prices of meat and dairy products.18 May 11:50 PM
KahuMore Kiwis gain degreesMore Kiwis have formal qualifications, according to new census figures released today.12 May 02:24 AM
TourismCricket World Cup boosted visitorsStatistics New Zealand figures out today show national guest nights have risen every month for the past year.12 May 12:20 AM
