Balance Of Payments
Balance of payments deficit widens in Q4
The country's balance of payments has deteriorated slightly on increased machinery items and aircraft. Audio
Balance of payments deficit shrinks in second quarter
The tourism boom and recovery in dairy exports has helped to narrow the country's balance of payments deficit. Audio
Tourist spending helps keep NZ deficit in check
A booming tourism sector and stronger export volumes have helped narrow the difference between what the country earns and spends internationally.
Balance of payments misses analysts' expectations
The balance of payments, which broadly measures the country's ability to pay its way in the world, has narrowed, helped by a booming tourism sector and rising export volumes . Audio
Annual trade deficit hits 7-year high
The annual trade deficit has hit its highest level in nearly seven years, with sharp falls in dairy exports.
Current account deficit widens in Q2, debt
The country's balance of payments, which broadly measures the country's ability to pay its way in the world, worsened slightly in the three months to June. Audio