BDBDEconomyBuilding consents hit nine-year low as home construction slumpsNew Zealand building consents sank to a nine-year low in January as new home construction slumped.06 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandRise in high alcohol content drinks in NZA new report has found a big increase in the amount of high alcohol content drinks on sale to New Zealanders.20 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandMore mums, same number of babiesNZers are only half as busy having babies as they were 40 years ago, but with today's larger population a similar number of babies - nearly 65,000 - were born last year.16 Feb 12:14 AM
EconomyFood prices up - fruit and veg rise 7.4pcFood prices rose 1.8 per cent in January, with the cost of fruit and vegetables going up 7.4 per cent, said Statistics New Zealand today.10 Feb 11:00 PM
Small BusinessGood news at last for retail- new year card transactions upAfter a long period of gloom, retailers are welcoming news from Stats NZ that January saw the largest monthly increase in electronic card spending for five years.08 Feb 10:30 PM
EmploymentKey: Don't lose confidence despite jobless riseJohn Key says people should not lose confidence in the job market despite this morning's increase in the unemployment rate.03 Feb 01:15 AM
EmploymentMore workers get wage rises, jobs softSalary and wage rates, including overtime, grew 1.7 per cent in the year to the December quarter, says Statistics New Zealand.31 Jan 10:30 PM
EconomyHousing data 'probably cannot get any worse' - economistBuilding consent figures fell sharply in December, with one economist saying they probably cannot get any worse.31 Jan 03:37 AM
Small BusinessPetrol prices push November retail sales upRetail sales rose a 1.5 per cent or $82 million in November from October, boosted by rises to vehicle and fuel sales, Statistics New Zealand says.20 Jan 10:30 PM
Small BusinessGuest nights up 2pc in November as NZers flock to AucklandGuest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.18 Jan 10:30 PM
AgribusinessNovember exports soar 19 per centExports were up 19 per cent in November with the annual trade balance for that month a surplus of $1.3 billion - the first since 2001.09 Jan 11:00 PM
