Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
The average price for a beef porterhouse/sirloin steak was $44.71 per kilogram (previously $36.80), up 21.5% annually. Stats…
Why Paul Goldsmith’s TVNZ crime stats phone call is unlikely to stick as a scandal
MP Reuben Davidson, a former television producer, was given the lion’s share of Labour’s questions in Question Time…
Kiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time low
The largest category within beer to decline was beer with alcohol levels above 5%, falling 27% year on…
Retail spending sees solid rise in December quarter
Twelve of the 15 retail industries had higher sales volumes in the December 2025 quarter compared with the…
Wet January dampens retail spending – Stats NZ data
The January fall in spending was widespread. Grocery food spending was down 0.9%, as was spending on fuel…
Fewer Kiwis leaving: Tourism and migration figures show the economy ‘starting to hum’ – ASB
“Looking through monthly volatility, the trend is for strengthening net immigration inflows,” Smith said. “The annualised net inflow…
Unemployment rises to 5.4% – highest level since 2015
Auckland’s unemployment rate is now 6.4% and Wellington is at 5.8%. However, despite the rise in the headline…
Wellington jobs fall by nearly 10,000 since election
An analysis by Council of Trade Unions (CTU) economist Craig Renney, who is Labour’s candidate in the capital’s…
Food prices drop for fourth month while electricity and gas costs surge
Stats NZ prices and deflators spokeswoman Nicola Growden said a Sunday roast lamb was cheaper for the month…
Food prices fall for third month, but groceries and power still climbing
Stats NZ highlighted three food products: a 2-litre bottle of milk, which has had its price increase 15.8%…
Unemployment hits 8-year high, youth rate rises to 15%
The unemployment rate for young people experienced a significant increase over the year, Stats NZ said. The unemployment…
Unemployment preview: New stats to reveal job market is still weak
“The labour market tends to lag the economic cycle.” Employment and demand for labour looked to be edging…