PremiumPremiumInflationThe Bachelorette NZ star on his next move to support rising designersFashion designer Richie Boyens says creatives face big hurdles in the business world.10 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why record migration won’t be an election issueImmigration has never been an issue that divides neatly along left-right political lines.06 Jun 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationImmigration running hot - can we handle 100,000 new Kiwis a year?“This is a giant natural experiment," says Westpac's Michael Gordon.02 Jun 05:30 AM
InflationAre businesses pushing up prices to take advantage of inflation?Some are starting to wonder if businesses have become too enthusiastic with price rises.25 May 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is the age of low-interest rates over? Don’t bet on itOPINION: Will sharemarkets ever sail the fair winds of low rates again?24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateLiam Dann: What peaking OCR means for mortgage ratesAn OCR peak might be good news for mortgage holders - if RBNZ has got it right.24 May 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'On a knife-edge': Interest rate to rise, with prospect of more to comeThe Budget was the "straw that broke the camel's back" for some economists.21 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why not live that deficit life a bit longer?Opinion: This was a classic Labour Party Budget.18 May 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateOCR headed for 6 per cent as migration boosts economyInflation has passed its peak but a stronger-than-expected economy will mean higher rates.16 May 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Food prices are falling on global markets - why not here?As global commodity prices plunge, local inflation puts more acid on the Government.13 May 05:01 PM
InflationAnnual food prices rise 12.5 per cent, largest increase since 1987Fruit and vegetables and grocery prices leading the way.10 May 10:47 PM
EmploymentThousands of job cuts: The economic storm set to hit Kiwi familiesThe economic situation is set to become far worse.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Beware the pink taxWomen earn less but pay more.06 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentLabour force participation at record high, most women ever in workWages are up too, as unemployment stayed very low in the first quarter.02 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentHas the job market turned? New data will hold clues to inflation fightImmigration rebound and cyclone impacts will weigh on labour market data.02 May 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: An apple a day keeps inflation at bayFood prices have gone through the roof.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationNZ v Australia: Who’s doing better at beating the cost of living?Australian consumer price index data for the March quarter shows inflation far from tamed.27 Apr 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘Rate cuts by November’ - Kiwibank economists expect recession to see off inflationAnother OCR hike in May is likely, but not needed, economists say.24 Apr 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateJenée Tibshraeny: Inflation warning for homeowners - don't pop the Champagne corks yetHow next week's tax news and the Budget may influence interest rates.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationInflation surprise “good news” but one more rate hike still on cardsInflation has peaked, economists say.21 Apr 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationHow worried should investors be about a big current account deficit?New Zealand is a small, open economy with a heavy reliance on the rest of the world.21 Apr 05:00 AM
Official Cash Rate‘Swinging a blunt tool’: Has the Reserve Bank gone too far with rates rises?Economists around the country were caught by surprise.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCould more data have stopped mortgage rates from needing to go so high?Opinion: Our editorial on the surprise Consumer Price Index fall to 6.7 per cent.20 Apr 05:00 PM
InflationKiwibank economist says 'inflation in NZ has peaked'The rising cost of living appears to have peaked, says economist.20 Apr 07:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation still too high but today's surprise data gives us some hopeOPINION: Signs inflation has peaked may not change RBNZ plans, but offer confidence boost.20 Apr 05:44 AM
InflationInflation falls big time, economists way off in forecastsNew data from StatsNZ due at 10.45am will reveal inflation for the March quarter.19 Apr 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationQ&A: Why are Kiwis still spending as the cost of living soars?Consumers are hurting - and also partying. Frances Cook explains what's going on.18 Apr 04:53 AM
InflationFood prices jump again in March, but what’s biting into our wallets?Food prices rose again - with groceries up nearly 14 per cent in a year.16 Apr 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: When will the post-Covid party stop?OPINION: It looks like we are partying our way into a recession.15 Apr 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationInflation for longer and OCR higher - economists’ grim forecastReserve Bank was right to take a tough line on inflation, Infometrics says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationWhy being good with money is all about the little choicesFinancial adviser Lisa Dudson talks tackling debt and getting ahead.13 Apr 05:27 AM
InflationInflation hits tradies hard as disaster recovery continuesPrice of supplies surging, but many traders don't want to charge more, survey finds.13 Apr 05:22 AM
Official Cash RateAfter major OCR hike: Why is NZ not following Australia?And why is our cash rate strategy so different from Australia?13 Apr 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationUS inflation falls again - but it’s a slow return to normalData shows price increases moderating, but progress remains gradual.12 Apr 08:51 PM