Latest from Statistics NZ

Petrol prices push November retail sales up

Retail 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.

Cost of petrol surges 14 per cent

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Guest nights up 2pc in November as NZers flock to Auckland

Guest 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.

Slow Christmas points to a tough year for retail

Card spending falls in December

Slump in home building consents in November

November exports soar 19 per cent

Exports 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.

Consumers loosen wallets in November

Electronic card transactions at retailers rose 1.1pc in November, after climbing 1.2pc in the previous month, says new data out today.

Hope for next year despite consents fall

Building consents keep falling - 20pc down since March

NZ dollar sinks on European fears

Trade deficit smaller than expected

NZ posted a smaller-than-expected trade deficit in October as the nation lifted exports, led by a surge in shipments of dairy and logs.

Six per cent of NZ mothers use fertility treatment - study

Household spending up 6.1pc, income up 11.5pc in 3 years

Big jump in Kiwis leaving NZ

More Kiwis left to live permanently overseas in October than in any month since January 2009.