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Tuesday 07th June, 2016
The country's wholesale trade and manufacturing sales have slipped for the second consecutive quarter.
The largest loss was recorded in motor vehicles and motor-vehicle parts, down 4.2%.
However the latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show manufacturing values are up 2% compared to the same time last year.
That's a rise of more than $440m.
The trend for wholesale trade sales has generally been increasing since September 2009, although it now appears to be easing.
Thursday 02nd June, 2016
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The recently signed memorandum of understanding between Labour and the Greens is drawing plenty of commentary both nationally and locally.
This week the two political parties announced they will work together to change the Government at next year's election.
But a local academic says the impact of the partnership could be felt much sooner.
Monday 30th May, 2016
The process to reform the Resource Management Act is being pushed back by at least two months.
The delay is being caused by more than 1000 submissions and issues raised during public hearings.
It means the local government and environment select committee is late in reporting back to parliament.
It has been given until September to reach conclusions on a bill that several stakeholders have found fault with.
The legislation is due to go through the house of representatives by the end of the year.
It was introduced in draft form last November.
Thursday 26th May, 2016
Dairy farmers struggling with the industry's global downturn are getting a restrained payout forecast from Fonterra.
The company just announced its predicted farmgate milk price for the next season of $4.25 per kilogram of milk solids.
That's an increase of 35c on the current season's payout.
But the shareholders' council chairman says the announcement will be tough for farmers to hear.
He says it reflects the reality of the market, and Fonterra's also citing industry limitations for the figure.
Wednesday 25th May, 2016
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A leading health department at the University of Otago has discovered concerning trends in relation to HIV diagnosis in New Zealand.
Researchers say treatments for the virus appear to be working in stopping its progression to AIDS.
But they're worried about the increasing rate of infection.
Tuesday 24th May, 2016
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Finance Minister Bill English will be delivering the National-led government's eighth annual budget in parliament on Thursday.
It comes as organisations in the social services sector are under increasing pressure to prove their worth.
And industry leaders say that could lead to mergers in the community.
Tuesday 24th May, 2016
The government's cracking down on the commercial fishing industry after stark revelations about illegal dumping.
The most comprehensive study of the sector to date shows almost three times as much fish is being caught than what's reported.
Much of it is being illegally dumped, and the government's responding by increasing surveillance.
It plans to fast-track the rollout of electronic monitoring equipment and cameras on all commercial fishing vessels.
Monday 23rd May, 2016
Forestry exports are returning higher profits but there is scepticism in the industry about whether current values will continue.
The average wharf gate price for A-grade New Zealand logs has increased to $120 a tonne.
Inventory levels on Chinese ports remain moderate, with China New Zealand's largest forestry export market.
Some in the industry believe its stability will continue, but others are more pessimistic and think current returns are too high to be maintained in the long run.
Friday 20th May, 2016
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A leading drug policy analyst is calling for national reform.
The University of Otago academic has been delivering his message on a world stage at the United Nations General Assembly.
And he says it's high time for change.
Friday 20th May, 2016
Tourism continues to be a booming business throughout the country, with visitor arrivals remaining high.
Just over a quarter of a million tourists entered New Zealand last month, setting a new April record.
That's an increase of 8% compared to last April, with a 40% rise in visitors from China.
In the last 12 months tourist arrivals hit a record 3.27m, up 11% on the previous year.
The number of New Zealanders taking overseas trips is also increasing, up 6%.