BDBDAgribusinessDairy and meat push exports up 4.5pc, dollar dipsNew Zealand's trade surplus was $230m in June, missing forecasts and pushing the kiwi dollar down by almost a third of a cent.26 Jul 01:45 AM
EconomyAnnual inflation at 21-year highNZ inflation accelerated more than expected in the second quarter, on prices of fuel, food and power, pushing the annual rate to a 21-year high of 5.3 per cent. It increases the prospect of a rate rise later this year.18 Jul 12:35 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Goff may win the political debate, but a tax is still just that14 Jul 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateEconomy shows surprising muscleGDP growth twice as strong as forecasters picked despite earthquake14 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEconomy surges - GDP up 0.8pcNew Zealand's economy kicked off 2011 with a bang, growing at twice the forecast pace and the fastest since December 2009 as a resurgent manufacturing sector drove the nation's revival in the face of Canterbury's earthquakes.13 Jul 11:50 PM
EconomyFloods send vege prices soaringThe Queensland floods are being blamed for a massive increase in the cost of tomatoes, capsicums and cucumber during June. While meat, poultry, and fish prices fell from their peak in May, fruit and vege surged...13 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ trade surplus misses expectations, kiwi dollar dropsNew Zealand's trade balance was $605 million in surplus last month, falling short of expectations by $375 million and dragging the kiwi dollar lower.26 Jun 11:40 PM
TourismTourism operators urged to focus on Oz and AsiaStatistics New Zealand yesterday reported visitor numbers for the year ended May were up 1 per cent to 2.5 million.21 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyBuilding consents trend hits another record lowThe number of new homes approved in April has fallen 32pc from a year earlier, but the rate of decline is easing, says Statistics NZ.03 Jun 12:00 AM
AgribusinessRecord April trade surplus revealed - $1.1bNew Zealand recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $1.1b in April, the highest monthly surplus ever recorded, figures released by Statistics New Zealand show.29 May 11:15 PM
OpinionAmanda Morrall: How much rent can you afford?How much is too much to pay for rent?24 May 11:45 PM
EmploymentDesperate seek part-time jobsJob-hunters desperate to find part-time work are applying in their hundreds for vacancies that pay less than minimum wage.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCard use tells tale of exodusThe exodus of residents after February's quake has been mapped out in detail for the first time.14 May 05:30 PM
