BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6pcNew Zealand's unemployment rate fell to a three-year low in the fourth quarter of 2013 as jobs growth beat expectations.04 Feb 09:55 PM
EconomyNZ's trade deficit remains despite better termsThe most favourable terms of trade for 40 years and a $3.1 billion rise in exports to China were not enough to close the trade gap last year.31 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhy Kiwis haven't been votingForgetfulness, lack of interest and simply not getting around to it have been revealed as the most common reasons for not voting in the past two general elections.31 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandFollow the money - just head southThe South Island has had bigger median income gains than the North over the past seven years, Census figures show.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnd baby makes 4.5 millionNZ's population has passed the 4.5 million mark, according to Statistics NZ - meet the baby that pushed us over that milestone.11 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentAucklanders' personal income fallsPersonal income has fallen dramatically in South Auckland compared to more affluent Auckland areas, according to the latest Census data.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessNet migrant gain at 10-year highNZ gained a net 3,000 permanent and long-term migrants last month, the most since June 2003.22 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6.2pcNZ's unemployment rate slipped to 6.2 per cent in the three months ended September 30 just below the 6.3 per cent forecast.05 Nov 10:40 PM
TourismMigration climbs to 10-year highNew Zealand had its highest net gain of migrants in more than 10 years last month, as even fewer Kiwis left for Australia.20 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandCensus: Chch's population slumpsThe Christchurch population has predictably slumped since the devastating earthquakes, but many people have moved to outlying areas, new census data reveals.15 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandCensus 2013: Where we liveThe population of the South Island has topped one million for the first time, new census figures released today show.14 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandCensus reveals slower population growthThe New Zealand population grew by 214,000 people in the last seven years, census data released today shows.06 Oct 10:35 PM
New ZealandCensus to reveal Auckland's riseThe long-awaited 2013 Census is expected to reveal that a rampant Auckland has grabbed more people and more power than ever before.05 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDTourismFewer Kiwis head to Oz, migration upNew Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2,100 migrants last month, as fewer Kiwis cross the Tasman.20 Sep 12:40 AM
BDBDManufacturingGDP up 0.2pc - better than expectedThe economy grew faster than expected in the second three months of the year, as engineering and architecture expansion offset drought impacts.18 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandAlmost half of women paid less than 'living wage'Almost half of all women and a third of men earn less than $18.40 an hour - a rate which two Labour Party leadership contenders have promised to implement as a "living wage" in the state sector if they win power.06 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand$100,000 easy for our expatsKiwi expatriates are earning a fortune overseas, and barely one-tenth say they would be comfortable raising a family back home on New Zealand wages.31 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyHospitality sector springs into lifeNew Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.14 Aug 03:05 AM
LifestyleSatisfaction is made up of many partsNew Zealanders have become less discriminatory, are better prepared for disasters, and are more conscious of environmental issues such as recycling, a new survey shows.13 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleMost Kiwis content with life (+poll)Most Kiwis say they live a contented life despite barely half of them saying they have enough or more than enough money to pay the bills.13 Aug 12:50 AM
BDBDEmploymentLowest wage growth since 2010Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.07 Aug 07:35 AM
