The Latest Breaking News from Stats NZ

Inflation drops to 5.6 per cent in New Zealand

Outgoing New Zealand prime minister says a bigger than expected fall in the consumers price index shows his government was tackling inflation.

AAP · Oct 16, 2023

Recession or not, New Zealand GDP growing again

New Zealand enjoyed a return to solid growth in the June quarter, with Stats NZ reporting an 0.9 increase, well beyond market expectations.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

New Zealand set to exit recession with low growth

Market expectation for gross domestic product growth in New Zealand is 0.5 per cent for the second quarter of the year.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

NZ hikes welfare payments as fruit and veg prices soar

Food prices are on the rise again in New Zealand, particularly for fruit and vegetables, as inflation worsens in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

AAP · Mar 13, 2023

NZ inflation stays red-hot 7.2 per cent

NZ Finance Minister Grant Robertson says 1.4 per cent CPI rise in the December quarter, down from 2.2 per cent in September, suggests inflation has peaked.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

Inflation staying hot in NZ at 7.2 pc

Housing, petrol and diesel and vegetable costs are all soaring in New Zealand, where CPI inflation has been measured at 7.2 per cent in the year to September.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

Rate of sea level rise around New Zealand doubles in past 60 years

Climate change named as major driver, with up to $14bn in infrastructure at risk from higher sea levels

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2022

New Zealand avoids recession as eased Covid measures help spur 1.7% GDP growth

After a decline in the previous quarter, the economy rebounded on the back of spending on travel and recreation

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022

New Zealand food inflation highest for 13 years as vegetables and dairy drive prices

Grocery costs rose 8.3% in August, figures show, thanks to a 6.7% rise in eggs last month and a 15% surge in fruit and vegetables

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2022

New Zealand fruit and veg costs rise 15pct

Grocery prices are surging as New Zealand continues to battle a cost of living crisis with inflation on the charge.

AAP · Sep 13, 2022