EconomyFigures point to 'soft' recovery in building activityThe number of new building consents issued in August has risen, possibly pointing to a "soft" recovery in the building market.29 Sep 01:24 AM
EconomyAugust building consents upAugust recorded the most new housing consents in nearly a year, says Statistics New Zealand.28 Sep 10:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwi dollar falls on rumours of Reserve Bank interventionThe NZ dollar drops after rumours of a Reserve Bank intervention and a statement from the US Federal Reserve.23 Sep 11:08 PM
Banking and financeKiwi dollar falls after Fed statementThe NZ dollar fell away sharply from around 6.30am today, with the decline coming soon after a statement from the US Federal Reserve. 23 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandEating a hole in your walletFood prices are continuing to rise but have steadied after reaching record highs last year. Milk and cheese have become cheaper.11 Sep 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi dads short-changed when it comes to Father's DayFigures released by Statistics New Zealand show there are a few extra reasons to spoil your dad this Father's Day.03 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandSmart-card proposal to combat NZ obesityHundreds of thousands of Kiwis would receive subsidies to buy healthy foods under a new system proposed by a Govt commissioned study.02 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Time to add GST to rents and mortgagesThe biggest problem the tax system faces is that in a globalised era we are taxing all the wrong things.26 Aug 04:00 PM
