BusinessFruit and veges get cheaper but domestic airfares go upThose flying overseas had it better than domestic travellers.15 Dec 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailElectronic card data: Spending steady even as holiday sales startNew data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail steady during November.11 Dec 11:10 PM
BusinessExports up, imports flat in September quarterGoods exports were up 4.4% on the year before.03 Dec 12:45 AM
BusinessNew home building consents fell in OctoberMajor fall in Wellington's new home consents, but other regions also took hits.01 Dec 10:26 PM
BusinessConstruction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a yearConstruction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.27 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'A world of hurt': Retail sales remain flat as Black Friday loomsStats NZ has revealed its latest Retail Trade Survey for the September quarter.24 Nov 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: All eyes on RBNZ's last big call for 2024Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news19 Nov 11:50 PM
BusinessFood prices fall in October but milk and butter on the riseFruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.13 Nov 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Market is crap' - house builder Classic Group drops staff numbers by 90'We used to build 300 houses a year but we’re down to 70, 80, maybe 100.' - Cooney12 Nov 02:38 AM
BusinessConcrete production up, still below 2023 levelsProduction of a key construction component picked up in the September quarter.11 Nov 10:06 PM
BusinessHousehold living costs still punishingly high for many, economist saysWho's feeling the impact the most?04 Nov 10:31 PM
Kahu'Māori data is a taonga tuku iho. It must be carefully nurtured': Rahui PapaMāori are living in one-family homes and 86.9% have 2-4 whānau.03 Nov 06:21 PM
BusinessAuckland lost more than 10,000 jobs in a yearThe construction sector nationwide took a severe hit.28 Oct 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Queens city': Queenstown set to reach population milestoneNew figures out this week will show Queenstown is now a large urban area.20 Oct 05:03 PM
LifestyleMore Kiwis take out Australian passports in record 'brain drain'New Zealand is currently experiencing record levels of outward migration.19 Oct 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail spending stalls in September, down from June quarterBut the prospect of growth is in the air.13 Oct 11:33 PM
BusinessAnnual food prices spike in SeptemberFood prices have grown by 1.2% in the year to September.10 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandCensus reveals a wealth of detail about New Zealand’s LGBTIQ+ communityThis is the first census that has allowed diverse gender responses.04 Oct 01:17 AM
EmploymentFall in youth workforce participation no need for alarm, economist saysThe job outlook for young people and some regions was dismal over the year.03 Oct 10:48 PM
KahuStatistics reveal big changes to iwi populationsIwi data reveals populations have increased by an average of 46% over 10 years.26 Sep 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumGDPAre we in a happiness recession? Stats NZ releases official 'wellbeing' dataLatest data shows how Kiwis are feeling after inflation and recession24 Sep 11:43 PM
AgribusinessExports and imports both down, trade deficit at $2.2 billionKiwifruit exports helped stop the trade deficit from souring.22 Sep 11:39 PM
AirlinesAre airfares really getting cheaper?Air NZ's boss says they are – here's what's going on.22 Sep 02:30 AM
InflationSweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensiveThere is a warning worse may be to come.14 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessRetail spending grows for the first time in seven monthsEconomists say the effects of tax cuts and government stimulus are yet to see results.12 Sep 03:15 AM
AirlinesTourism numbers up slightly with Australia and China leading the chargeChinese and US tourist numbers up across the year despite blip from Women's World Cup.10 Sep 11:08 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationThe food price spike is over, but what are we left with?How much more are people really paying for groceries?02 Sep 08:12 PM
Banking and financeFinancial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holdersSigns financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts biteCafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.31 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandRegional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at playHawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.27 Aug 06:00 PM
