The latest market, economy, central-bank, policy and company stories from New Zealand, updated every 15 minutes. Last updated 19 October 2026.
| GDP growth (2025) | 0.5% | Slow growth. |
| Inflation (2025) | 2.8% | Close to the ~2% most central banks aim for. |
| Unemployment (2025) | 5.1% | Moderate. |
| GDP per person (2025) | $49,591 | Average output per person: a rough measure of how wealthy a country is. |
| Current account (2025) | -3.6% of GDP | Deficit: spends more abroad than it earns, so it relies on foreign money. |
| Exports (2024) | 24.7% of GDP | Driven mostly by its home market. |
Latest official annual figures from World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Context, not a forecast or financial advice.
With care shortfalls biting across the country, the National-led coalition has been accused of letting chronic underfunding worsen Back when she was healthy, Jane Harrison worked for the community â securing money for playgrounds, getting kids into sport and making sure her small town in New Zealandâs South Island wasâŠ
Fiji is looking to expand export opportunities for local businesses and strengthen access to international markets through closer trade and investment cooperation with New Zealand.
Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. âKiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy,â Mr McClay says. âThis year was already on track to be a record. Their
The Government has signed a City and Regional Deal with Otago Central Lakes councils, establishing a 10-year partnership to support housing, infrastructure and economic growth in one of New Zealandâs fastest-growing regions, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say.