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Race for Reserve Bank governorship heats up – who are the contenders?

There are numerous other candidates he believes should be fairly assessed for the role.

Matthew Hooton: Reserve Bank and polls give Luxon a reprieve

OPINION: Westpac speculates tax cuts could be back on the Government’s agenda.

'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cash

Plans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?

'Delayed economic recovery in NZ' – SkyCity CEO on 42% profit drop

$200m of asset sales also identified: Carparks in Auckland as well as 99 Albert St.

Spark trading at ‘deep discount’ - analyst

Reactions to the telco's full-year result, new five-year plan.

Banks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cut

The Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.

Two more rate cuts to come: RBNZ to the rescue as recovery stalls

A gloomy economic outlook's convinced the RBNZ to lower its expected interest rate track.

Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 3%

The cut of 25bps comes after NZ’s economic recovery stalled in the second quarter.

NZ debt nears $1 trillion — Is it too late to pay off?

NZ Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann joins us to delve into our Nation of Debt.

'Build more renewables': Contact's strategy for energy stability

Retail power prices rose 11% in the year to July, gas prices up 14%.

'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with Orr

The former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.

Interest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go?

Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.

Nation of Debt: NZ nears trillion-dollar debt burden

Our rate of borrowing is easing – but that's not necessarily all good news.

Food prices lift 5%: Milk, butter and cheese drive rise

All five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show.

Matthew Hooton: Only one option on recognising Palestinian state

OPINION: When the PM and Leader of the Opposition agree, that should be the end of matter.

Insurance premium growth to finally abate – if not fall

A soft insurance market is beneficial for businesses in particular.