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Third consecutive rise as unemployment climbs to 5.7% in pre-election update: Figures from Stats NZ show inflation is outpacing wages.
stuff.co.nz/politics/361054813/third-consecutive-rise-unemployment-climbs-57-pre-election-update
Brain drain to Australia is finally slowing, new figures show: Stats NZ data also shows a record number of Aussie tourists coming to New Zealand.
nzherald.co.nz/business/brain-drain-to-australia-is-finally-slowing-new-figures-show/premium/X2RFAEVQA5GBPLVUKNHKMYKH7Y/
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‘Disappointing’: Fuel price surge delivers another blow to the retail sector : Hospitality spending fell 2.3%, while fuel spending rose 2.9%, Stats NZ figures ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/disappointing-fuel-price-surge-delivers-another-blow-to-the-retail-sector/premium/XXKOVZNJYVARJOU6HLWTZJUJP4/
Annual average temperatures have risen by 1.36C since 1908, says Stats NZ.
🔗 Greenhouse gases hit record levels in NZ’s atmosphere, new data shows
Phosphate mined in NZ for first time in decades: It's a mineral New Zealand farmers rely on for optimal animal feed, with Stats NZ data showing we imported $26 ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/30/phosphate-mined-in-nz-for-first-time-in-decades/
Retail sales slip 3.2% in April: Retail sales volume fell 3.2 per cent in April, the first decline in six months, the Department of Statistics reported ...
royalgazette.com/economy/business/article/20260928/retail-sales-slip-3-2-in-april/
Report warns businesses to prepare for era of damaging cyber security attacks: Business & investing: National Cyber Security Centre warns NZ businesses to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/28/report-warns-businesses-to-prepare-for-era-of-damaging-cyber-security-attacks/
Foreign students helping slow recovery of migration to New Zealand: New Zealand had a net migration gain of more than 5000 in July, with foreign students a big ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/1366177/foreign-students-helping-slow-recovery-of-migration-to-new-zealand
Weak GDP figures expected as elevated oil prices take their toll: Business & Investing: Economists warn NZ June quarter GDP growth could fall as low as 0 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/14/weak-gdp-figures-expected-as-elevated-oil-prices-take-their-toll/
The Bay of Plenty’s unemployment rate has dropped, but it is still among the highest in the country.
Stats NZ figures show the Bay of Plenty recorded an ... Show more
Bay's unemployment improving, but still among worst in country
Bay's unemployment improving, but still among worst in country
Australia 'too expensive', some Kiwis moving back home: Michael Valk has lived in Australia for more than 30 years, but says now is the time to return to NZ.
1news.co.nz/2026/08/25/australia-too-expensive-some-kiwis-moving-back-home/
Retail spending jumps in July following flat June : According to recent data from Stats NZ's, retail spending was up 3.5% in July compared with the same month ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/17/retail-spending-jumps-in-july-following-flat-june/
BusinessDesk Aug 17
Inflation set to stay above target despite softer July prices: Annual inflation may be softer than expected in the third quarter but will remain above the ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/economy/inflation-set-to-stay-above-target-despite-softer-july-prices
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The unemployment rate in New Zealand has risen faster than expected, hitting 5.6% in data released today by Stats NZ. This is the highest it has been since ... Show more
NZ's unemployment rate hits 11-year high in June quarter: "Around 8000 more people were experiencing long-term unemployment in the June 2026 quarter than in the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/05/nzs-unemployment-rate-hits-11-year-high-in-june-quarter/
How does your pay compare to the average?: How does your pay compare to the average?
odt.co.nz/business/how-does-your-pay-compare-to-the-average-gezjclxp
How does your pay compare to the average?: If you've felt like it's getting harder to keep up with the cost of everything, you're not wrong.
rnz.co.nz/news/personal-finance/901237/how-does-your-pay-compare-to-the-average
Salvation Army: Youth unemployment stats a 'call to action' for the country
rnz.co.nz/news/business/895237/salvation-army-youth-unemployment-stats-a-call-to-action-for-the-country
OpinionWorst cost-of-living gap since GFC hurts poor and elderly more than middle NZ: Analysis: Stats NZ data shows food, power and rates driving up prices 4 ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/29/worst-cost-of-living-gap-since-gfc-hurts-poor-and-elderly-more-than-middle-nz/
Stats NZ's plan to crack down on dodgers risks corrupting data: $100 fines for skipping official surveys would penalise low-income families and encourage ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/28/stats-nz-plan-to-crack-down-on-dodgers-risks-corrupting-data/
The centre of Otago’s population is shifting west, Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ) says.
BusinessDesk Jul 28
OpinionPolitical parties can reduce avoidable uncertainty: Stats NZ’s release of the June-quarter inflation data this week shows NZ’s recovery is being ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/opinion/political-parties-can-reduce-avoidable-uncertainty
Paid articlePaywallRising cost of petrol hits low earners, falling interest rates help high earners: The cost of living has risen faster than inflation for superannuitants and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/817191/rising-cost-of-petrol-hits-low-earners-falling-interest-rates-help-high-earners
New Zealand Q2 inflation at 4.1% y/y, at more than two year high: New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the second quarter to a 2-1/2-year high ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-q2-inflation-41-yy-above-forecast-2026-07-20/
June retail spending 'not the boost' businesses hoped for: Retail spending dropped in June when compared with the month prior, according to new numbers from ...
1news.co.nz/2026/07/15/june-retail-spending-not-the-boost-businesses-hoped-for/
Export prices dip 0.8% in May as oil retreat offsets non-oil gains: Annual prices still up 14.7% with oil index surging 62.2% YoY.
Singapore's Export Price Index ...
sbr.com.sg/economy/in-focus/export-prices-dip-08-in-may-oil-retreat-offsets-non-oil-gains
Youth unemployment climbs to highest level in more than 30 years: Latest figures from Stats NZ show 17.3% of young New Zealanders are out of work ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/14/youth-unemployment-climbs-to-highest-level-in-more-than-30-years/
Economy grew 0.8% before oil crisis hit, new data shows : Stats NZ said the measurement of GDP in the March quarter "was not heavily impacted by the Middle East ...
1news.co.nz/2026/06/18/economy-grew-08-before-oil-crisis-hit-new-data-shows/
Is 30% of income on rent fair?: About a quarter of all renting households are paying 30% or more of their income in rent, Stats NZ data shows.
1news.co.nz/2026/05/24/is-30-percent-of-income-on-rent-fair/
Population drop prompts concern: Dunedin is the largest settlement in New Zealand where the population is declining, new data shows ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/population-drop-prompts-concern
Diesel price skyrockets 95% in two months: In the two months since February, petrol has increased 33.6 percent and diesel has increased 94.9 percent ...
odt.co.nz/business/diesel-price-skyrockets-95-two-months-rnz
New Zealand population growth improves as Kiwi exodus slows: WELLINGTON: New Zealand's population grew by the most since 2024 in the first quarter ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/05/18/new-zealand-population-growth-improves-as-kiwi-exodus-slows
Small recovery for New Zealand's net migration numbers in year to March: StatsNZ said there was a net gain of around 24,000 people in the year from March ...
1news.co.nz/2026/05/14/small-gain-in-numbers-arriving-in-new-zealand-versus-those-leaving/
New numbers reveal surging price of petrol, diesel: New numbers from Stats NZ have revealed the scale of fuel price increases in the months after the Middle East ...
1news.co.nz/2026/05/15/new-numbers-reveal-surging-price-of-petrol-diesel/
Unemployment dips to 5.3%: Stats NZ has released the latest unemployment data for the March 2026 quarter.
1news.co.nz/2026/05/06/unemployment-dips-to-53/
Couples tying the knot continued to fall in 2025 – Stats NZ: The numbers, released today, revealed there were 17,481 marriages and civil unions celebrated by ...
1news.co.nz/2026/05/04/couples-tying-the-knot-continued-to-fall-in-2025-stats-nz/
New Zealand marriages continue downward trend: WELLINGTON: The number of marriages in New Zealand continued its long-term decline in 2025 ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/05/04/new-zealand-marriages-continue-downward-trend
Inflation holds steady at 3.1% in year to March: Electricity prices, which were up 12.5%, contributed the most to the annual inflation rate, Stats NZ said.
1news.co.nz/2026/04/21/inflation-holds-steady-at-31-in-year-to-march/
New figures reveal how much the price of fuel surged in March : Stats NZ says March saw the largest jumps since vehicle fuel price movements were first tracked ...
1news.co.nz/2026/04/17/new-figures-reveal-how-much-the-price-of-fuel-surged-in-march/
Latest spending data: What we're cutting back on – or going without: Stats NZ data shows fuel prices distorting consumer spending as households trimmed ...
1news.co.nz/2026/04/17/latest-spending-data-what-were-cutting-back-on-or-going-without/
The road from public good to public scandal is paved with good intentions: Comment from Victoria University: Why do some public leaders, who have probably got to ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/13/the-road-from-public-good-to-public-scandal-is-paved-with-good-intentions/
Oil shock: Trump swearing, Reserve Bank Governor forbearing: Business & investing: NZ's central bank set to maintain ‘wait and see’ approach despite petrol ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/07/oil-shock-trump-swearing-reserve-bank-governor-forbearing/
Services sector drive 70% of Singapore’s 2025 GDP: Finance and insurance followed with 14.0%.
Services-producing industries generated more than 70% of ...
sbr.com.sg/economy/in-focus/services-sector-drive-70-singapores-2025-gdp
'We're concerned': Over 1000 tonnes of nitrous oxide imported in 2025: Also known as nangs, nos or laughing gas, nitrous oxide imports increased by 60% in 2025 ...
1news.co.nz/2026/03/31/were-concerned-over-1000-tonnes-of-nitrous-oxide-imported-in-2025/
Large firms drive value as SMEs lead hiring: Employment is concentrated in smaller firms as value-added is concentrated in large firms ...
sbr.com.sg/economy/in-focus/large-firms-drive-value-smes-lead-hiring
Auditor-General slams mismanagement of millions in Stats NZ contracts: Agency gets its second major reprimand in a week, after the Statistics Minister Shane Reti ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/20/auditor-general-slams-mismanagement-of-millions-in-stats-nz-contracts/
GDP grows by 0.2% in December quarter - Stats NZ: Most industries recorded an increase in economic activity in the December quarter.
1news.co.nz/2026/03/19/gdp-grows-by-02-in-december-quarter-stats-nz/
Minister 'disappointed' by Stats NZ bungling critical inflation figure: Over-egged food price data fed into hawkish Reserve Bank interest rates review ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/18/minister-disappointed-at-stats-nz-bungling-critical-inflation-figure/
Domestic airfares up 10.6% in year to February : New figures from Stats NZ reveal how much air travel has increased in price, even before the onset of the Iran ...
1news.co.nz/2026/03/17/domestic-airfares-up-106-in-year-to-february/
Retail sales fall by most in more than three years: Retail sales volume plunged 7 per cent year-over-year in October — the largest year-over-year drop in 3½ ...
royalgazette.com/economy/business/article/20260314/retail-sales-fall-by-most-in-more-than-three-years/
Budgetary preparations for 2026 census themed ‘fill the gap’: Budgeting for the Department of Statistics budget has ramped up almost 40 per cent from the ...
royalgazette.com/budget/news/article/20260311/budgetary-preparations-for-2016-census-themed-fill-the-gap/
Why New Zealanders Are Moving to Australia in Droves: For decades, moving “across the ditch” to Australia has been an easy option for New Zealanders seeking ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-05/new-zealand-exodus-to-australia-what-migration-means-for-labor-market-economy
Paid articlePaywall Tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to Aussie surge: Tourist arrivals topped 3.5 million for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic ...
odt.co.nz/business/tourist-numbers-back-pre-pandemic-levels-thanks-aussie-surge-rnz
UT to consolidate ethnic, gender studies after anti-liberal pressure: Affected departments include those that focus on African and African Diaspora Studies ...
statesman.com/news/education/article/ut-consolidates-ethnic-gender-studies-21349460.php
Inflation headwinds re-emerge as geopolitical risks ignite: Business & investing: If 2025 was the year of uncertainty, 2026 is already shaping up as the year of ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/01/27/inflation-headwinds-re-emerge-as-geopolitical-risks-ignite/
Māori face harsher sentences than NZ Europeans for similar drink-driving offences
rnz.co.nz/news/national/580184/maori-face-harsher-sentences-than-nz-europeans-for-similar-drink-driving-offences
Growing labour market cracks to dominate next year’s election: Increasing numbers of job seekers opting out of joining the workforce has to be a real concern for ...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/growing-labour-market-cracks-to-dominate-next-years-election/
Caffeine high: Instant coffee prices spike 'aggressively': The cost of food continues to climb, with Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest ...
odt.co.nz/business/caffeine-high-instant-coffee-prices-spike-aggressively-rnz
Food prices up again with dairy and eggs more expensive: Annual food inflation edged higher as rising grocery prices offset cheaper fruit and vegetables.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/579098/food-prices-up-again-with-dairy-and-eggs-more-expensive
Unemployment hits 8-year high leaving 160,000 Kiwis out of work: The rate is the highest since December 2016.
nzherald.co.nz/business/new-data-due-today-unemployment-tipped-to-hit-8-year-high/JZ3WQ77ESBBWVMNBJPOB2QSOEM/
Stats NZ figures released yesterday showed unemployment reached 5.3% for the September quarter – the highest rate since December 2016 ... Show more
Who the cost of living is hitting hardest: Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases in the cost of living ...
odt.co.nz/business/who-cost-living-rises-hitting-hardest-rnz
Inflation is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/20/inflation-is-like-a-box-of-chocolates-you-never-know-what-youre-going-to-get/
New Zealand inflation hits 3%, top of central bank's target band: New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the third quarter, coming in at 3.0% ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-q3-cpi-rises-1-previous-quarter-2025-10-19/
Migration: Kiwis still leaving New Zealand in record numbers : Annual net migration has fallen again as fewer migrants arrived in the year to August.
nzherald.co.nz/business/migration-kiwis-still-leaving-new-zealand-in-record-numbers/WPEHJT7NBZHSFFBHZEIOU5GTF4/
UNL relied on stats to choose programs to cut. Statistics faculty say analysis done poorly
omaha.com/news/state-regional/education/article_fff28e64-515d-5330-846a-d1483d831595.html
Food price data: Small relief for shoppers - if you don't like cabbage: Vegetables and chocolate had the biggest monthly decrease.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/576122/food-price-data-small-relief-for-shoppers-if-you-don-t-like-cabbage
Natural rubber production down 12.8% in August 2025: KUALA LUMPUR: Natural rubber (NR) production in August 2025 decreased by 12.8 per cent to 31 ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/natural-rubber-production-down-128-in-august-2025
Former finance minister Sir Roger Douglas calls for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to resign
rnz.co.nz/news/political/573459/former-finance-minister-sir-roger-douglas-calls-for-finance-minister-nicola-willis-to-resign
Three months, 10,000 jobs gone: Data shows it's not just the main centres where pain is being felt.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/572599/three-months-10-000-jobs-gone
Foreign buyers won’t save the housing market, so what will?: The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
oneroof.co.nz/news/foreign-buyers-wont-save-the-housing-market-so-what-will-48166
Number of NZ couples getting married continues to fall: The number of couples getting married or entering into civil unions dropped in 2024 ...
1news.co.nz/2025/08/28/number-of-nz-couples-getting-married-continues-to-drop/
Food prices lift 5% in July year, Stats NZ data shows: All five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show.
nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/inflation/food-prices-lift-5-in-july-year-stats-nz-data-shows/3CI4M6GQJFAUZEH77GK2OKAD7A/
Unemployment rate rises to highest level since 2020: The rate, at its highest point since 2020, has been steadily going up as business sack staff or stop hiring.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/569145/unemployment-rate-rises-to-highest-level-since-2020
Bright side to rising unemployment and stagnant house prices: The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
oneroof.co.nz/news/bright-side-to-rising-unemployment-and-stagnant-house-prices-48020
The cost of a 500g block of butter rose 46.5% in the year ended May, says Stats NZ.
OpinionJust as NZ began collecting meaningful data on rainbow communities, census changes threaten their visibility
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/568544/just-as-nz-began-collecting-meaningful-data-on-rainbow-communities-census-changes-threaten-their-visibility
Food shock: Prices soar in June as fruit and veges follow butter and cheese spike
nzherald.co.nz/business/food-shock-prices-soar-in-june-as-fruit-and-veges-follow-butter-and-cheese-spike/NWT4XMYRM5DORPJUCIF7AA2JRA/
A bit rich for Govt to castigate councils for above-inflation revenue increases
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/22/a-bit-rich-for-govt-to-castigate-councils-for-above-inflation-revenue-increases/
Butter prices surge 120% over a decade: Increases in dairy prices are having a big impact on food bills.
odt.co.nz/business/butter-prices-surge-120-over-decade-rnz
