PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is another GFC about to upend NZ's recovery?OPINION: As AI tech bubble fears grow, how exposed is New Zealand?08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job statsANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.05 Nov 02:22 AM
PremiumEconomyAdrian Orr threatens legal action against one of his fiercest criticsCentral banking magazine and blogger remove allegedly defamatory article.04 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment expected to hit an eight-year highThe Household Labour Force Survey will show a new jobless rate as well as wage growth.02 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationBad news for the Reserve Bank as inflation tipped to top 3%Stats CPI data key for next interest rate call.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The economy is recovering but there’s bad news coming OPINION: Don't let the grim headlines rattle you, things are getting better.18 Oct 04:00 PM
InflationThe stats that suggest food inflation may have peakedPrices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.15 Oct 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesReserve Bank: Money printing didn't cause inflation to soarBank does cost-benefit analysis of controversial $55 billion Covid-era programme.15 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Where Kiwis are spending their money in 2025 and where they’re not OPINION: Two sets of new data offer clues to the state of mind of consumers. 12 Oct 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow low the OCR will go: Experts on rates, economy and what to know about your mortgageThe Reserve Bank today delivered a 50 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate.08 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessReserve Bank delivers ‘shock treatment’ with 50 basis point cutThe NZ sharemarket rose after the cut to a near intraday high.08 Oct 01:46 AM
BusinessBusiness confidence drops in key survey for RBNZ ahead of rate callThe NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a drop in confidence. 07 Oct 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists divided on extent of OCR rate cut this weekThe Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate on Wednesday.05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.04 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessCovid response: RBNZ admits it could have 'reduced inflation sooner’The RBNZ has released a review of a response to above-target inflation from 2021 to 2024.29 Sep 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Governor, new era but don't expect big changes to interest rate outlookNZ's first female Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, brings a formidable CV to the role.24 Sep 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Demise of our country': Manufacturing boss paints bleak economic pictureThe director has given an honest account of the struggle businesses and employees face.18 Sep 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Got my full backing': PM Luxon defends Nicola Willis after GDP declineGDP shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, more than double the forecast drop.18 Sep 10:06 PM
Official Cash RateNew member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCRAgribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.18 Sep 02:57 AM
InflationFood prices lift 5% in August year, Stats NZ data showsBeef mince has risen $3.40 in 12 months, costing $22.53 per kilo in August.15 Sep 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailVisa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge banOfficials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon For voters to feel good about the economy in 2026, we need signs of recovery very soon.07 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis denies RBNZ cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency The Finance Minister challenged the Reserve Bank's legal advice.02 Sep 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve BankOPINION: Why the Finance Minister should have done more to push for transparency.01 Sep 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too lowOPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.31 Aug 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinesses still feeling winter chill, confidence surveys showFirms are still waiting for an economic recovery to kick in.28 Aug 02:06 AM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: The case for higher-risk funds in retirementOPINION: Are Kiwis too cautious too soon with their investment plans?25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRetail sales better than expected in June quarter Overall growth was modest but suggested the sector may be turning a corner.25 Aug 04:58 AM
