Inflation hits 3% as consumers suffer largest power price spike since 1989
The largest contributors to the annual inflation rate were all in the housing and household utilities group. The…
Food prices rise 4.1% for September year, fall monthly for first time since February
Fruit and vegetables are up 5.8% annually (down 2.5% monthly), and non-alcoholic drinks are up 3.3% annually (up…
Migration: Kiwis still leaving New Zealand in record numbers
That led to a record net migration loss of 47,900 Kiwis, exceeding the previous record of 47,100 in…
NZ June GDP quarter dropped 0.9% – Stats NZ
For the June year, Stats NZ said the decline in GDP was 1.1%. Activity decreased in the June…
Construction and manufacturing slumped in June quarter, new Stats NZ data show
“Construction sales fell 3.1% in the June 2025 quarter, following a 0.7% rise in the March 2025 quarter,”…