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
BDBDEmploymentUnemployment up to 6.4pcThe NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.07 Aug 02:40 AM
RoyalsFuture king shares birth with 167 Kiwi boys - statsThe birthdate of the future king is likely to be shared by around 167 New Zealand babies, Statistics New Zealand said today.22 Jul 10:38 PM
RetailBig growth in mobile shoppingShopping via mobile devices is on the rise in New Zealand, according to new research.19 Jul 02:38 AM
ConstructionBuilding boost won't help housingThe biggest residential building boost in a decade will not make a big dent in Auckland's housing woes, but is a step in the right direction, an economist says.05 Jun 04:01 AM
OpinionEric Watson: In praise of life in high-intensity housingAn issue at the heart of Auckland's draft unitary plan is whether the density of housing should be raised in parts of the city.01 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailOnline shopping: What women wantIntimate lingerie, wedding dresses and adult toys are three of the most popular buys for Kiwi women shopping online, a new survey has revealed.31 May 04:46 AM
EmploymentTurning back from Oz dreamNew Zealanders are beginning to realise the Australian dream is not so perfect and the grass may in fact be starting to become greener over here.29 May 09:36 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment rate falls to 3-year lowNew Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.09 May 12:30 AM
RetailHalf of kiwis now shop online - Stats NZThe number of people making online purchases had increased by 11 per cent since 2009.21 Apr 11:45 PM
BusinessNZ screen industry reaps $3b in 2012A bumper year for the New Zealand film industry saw revenue soar beyond the $3 billion mark in 2012.09 Apr 03:00 AM
EconomyKiwi R&D spending on the riseNew Zealand's research and development spend rose to $2.6b last year but remains far below many other OECD countries as a proportion of GDP.27 Mar 01:00 AM
Banking and financeFall in Aussie migrationThe number of kiwis who crossed the ditch last month was its lowest in two years, according to figures out today.22 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleAre we drinking less beer?Statistics show our beer consumption has dropped significantly. Ahead of this week’s New Zealand Beer Festival, Joanna Mathers wonders if Kiwis are coming to the end of their love affair with beer.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCensus question brings tearsGrieving parents of stillborn babies have joined forces to object to a question in the Census.09 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade drop to 2010 levelsExports fell in the last three months of 2012 in real terms and the impact has been compounded by a decline in what we can buy, by way of imports, for a given quantity of exports.01 Mar 04:30 PM
