Deficit

A 14% month-on-month fall in dairy exports helped drive a bigger-than-expected $1.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for NZ in July

A 14% month-on-month fall in dairy exports helped drive a bigger-than-expected $1.1 billion merchandise trade deficit for NZ in July

Despite our export values in May exceeding the value of imports, the running annual deficit hit a new all-time high of over $17.1 billion

Despite our export values in May exceeding the value of imports, the running annual deficit hit a new all-time high of over $17.1 billion

Economist Brian Easton says while the new fiscal rules may not be contentious, what they mean for macroeconomic management is not explained

Economist Brian Easton says while the new fiscal rules may not be contentious, what they mean for macroeconomic management is not explained

A 106% rise in value of petroleum products compared with a year ago more than offset surging dairy export prices

A 106% rise in value of petroleum products compared with a year ago more than offset surging dairy export prices

Statistics NZ says September was the third record month in a row for imports, with the figure reaching $6.6 billion - up 30% on the same month a year ago

Statistics NZ says September was the third record month in a row for imports, with the figure reaching $6.6 billion - up 30% on the same month a year ago

Gareth Vaughan on a parody of a parody; Viktor Shvets, crypto-mania & leverage; Grant Robertson & Jacinda Ardern's CGT 'rift'; Biden's bond vigilante demons; and how the 1% live

Gareth Vaughan on a parody of a parody; Viktor Shvets, crypto-mania & leverage; Grant Robertson & Jacinda Ardern's CGT 'rift'; Biden's bond vigilante demons; and how the 1% live

Net core Crown debt up $12.4 in April, as wage subsidy sees expenses soar; Crown accounts $12.8 billion in deficit

Net core Crown debt up $12.4 in April, as wage subsidy sees expenses soar; Crown accounts $12.8 billion in deficit

After years of underinvestment is fiscal stimulus the solution to New Zealand's infrastructure deficit?

After years of underinvestment is fiscal stimulus the solution to New Zealand's infrastructure deficit?

Stats NZ says January deficit of $914 mln shows imports rising much faster than exports

Stats NZ says January deficit of $914 mln shows imports rising much faster than exports

NZ's most popular health insurer makes surplus of $5.8m; increases premiums but maintains high payout rate

NZ's most popular health insurer makes surplus of $5.8m; increases premiums but maintains high payout rate

Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement

Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement

Government operating deficit already 6.3% worse than expected in first 4 mths of year due to lower tax take, interest rates

Government operating deficit already 6.3% worse than expected in first 4 mths of year due to lower tax take, interest rates

China slowdown could hit govt's surplus track, PM Key says; 'But advice still shows 2014/15 target can be reached'

China slowdown could hit govt's surplus track, PM Key says; 'But advice still shows 2014/15 target can be reached'

Budget 2012 forecasts will show 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says; Govt eyes student loans, better targeting of financial assistance

Budget 2012 forecasts will show 2014/15 surplus, PM Key says; Govt eyes student loans, better targeting of financial assistance