PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNational opposes Napier's boundary change in East Coast submissionSubmissions suggest shifting East Coast boundary to align with Gisborne District Council.19 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
BusinessNew data show young Kiwis leading the brain drain; net migration falls below 30,000A large number of young Kiwis are leaving for Australia, although the rate may have peaked13 May 11:45 PM
BusinessButter prices: Here’s how much they might still riseThe price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.09 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
BusinessAnnual inflation up to 2.5% New CPI data shows rents drove an increase in inflation.16 Apr 10:52 PM
InflationFood prices jump 3.5% in MarchGrocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.14 Apr 11:42 PM
BusinessOverseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break recordChange in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.14 Apr 03:16 AM
RetailCard spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data revealSpending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.13 Apr 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'07 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.03 Apr 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?20 Mar 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand spent $26.4 billion more than it earned in 2024 – that’s an improvementThe current account deficit has narrowed on improved tourism and dairy exports.19 Mar 02:00 AM
InflationFood price dip in February fuelled by fruit and veges but butter prices shoot upCan't believe it's not cheaper butter? Price rise data revealed.13 Mar 11:29 PM
BusinessOverseas visitor arrivals edging up to pre-pandemic numbersAn earlier Chinese New Year tilted January travel numbers up.12 Mar 10:19 PM
RetailRetail spending has modest rise in February amid recoveryElectronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.11 Mar 10:10 PM
BusinessConstruction sector likely to pick up, but not immediatelyThe construction sector had a tough end to 2024, so when might things improve?06 Mar 02:03 AM
BusinessGovernment wants more homes built: New data shows 7.2% annual declineMinister Chris Penk says Govt 'focused on making it easier, cheaper to build homes'.03 Mar 10:20 PM
BusinessJob market: New stats show more jobs added in JanuaryA big boost in services outstripped a decline in primary industries.27 Feb 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.25 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'25 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statisticsOPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Stats NZ boss takes fall for inevitable data breachOPINION: 'Has justice been truly served with the resignation of Mark Sowden?' 19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Manurewa Marae inquiry is in everyone’s interestOPINION: Security is the buzzword these days, it’s simply everywhere.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: PM ‘shocked’ at data scandal, Hipkins calls it an ‘alarm bell’The inquiry has already claimed one scalp.18 Feb 04:56 AM
PoliticsManurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on swordThe failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.18 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLosing our young people: New stats reveal age of Kiwis leaving the country The new data show 47,100 Kiwis departed in 2024, the largest number ever recorded.16 Feb 10:36 PM
BusinessTourism numbers well up last year but still below pre-Covid levelsThe data emerged soon after a new bid to lure foreign visitors.16 Feb 10:12 PM
InflationMonthly food price rise biggest since 2022Food prices across all categories rose, with grocery prices up 3% in the month.13 Feb 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail spending off to slow start in 2025Spending in the retail industries over January fell by 1.6%.12 Feb 10:06 PM
New Zealand400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year highSuzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.05 Feb 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Snapshots from the new New Zealand for Waitangi weekOPINION: The changing face of Aotearoa NZ as we head towards Waitangi Day on Thursday.03 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessAverage household costs up 3% across the year. Who was hit hardest?Inflation slowed down but some groups shouldered more of the burden.02 Feb 11:46 PM
BusinessNZ economy added more jobs in December, Stats NZ saysSecond month in a row of overall job growth reported.27 Jan 10:00 PM
