PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why a Swedish central banker matters more than Ikea’s meatballsLocal media’s focus on Ikea was intense, while the new Governor made a quiet entrance.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: National would be nuts to dump Luxon as PM nowOPINION: Party history shows leadership coups rarely end well.05 Dec 10:00 PM
InflationNew RBNZ Governor keen on transparency, cautious on money printingWill Monetary Policy Committee members start detailing more of their thinking?02 Dec 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Pop the bubbly, the economic recovery is here (finally)OPINION: Never mind the arrival of Ikea; the economic recovery has arrived.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank comfortable, despite markets suggesting fixed mortgage rates might rise soonDid the Reserve Bank really expect markets to react the way they have?27 Nov 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Will the RBNZ really be boring again in 2026? Here's hopingOPINION: If the economy goes well in 2026 then rates may stay on hold all year.26 Nov 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'One and done': Reserve Bank narrows odds on new Governor cutting rates in FebruaryThe RBNZ has delivered the expected cut but suggested this might be the last.26 Nov 02:01 AM
InflationFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
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
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam 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
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian 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
Business'Green shoots are emerging' – business confidence jumps to eight-month highANZ's Business Outlook suggests the economic recovery may have resumed in October.30 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis considered downgrading status of Reserve Bank governorDocuments reveal Treasury wanted the governor removed from the board.21 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Power prices are the real headline': Why 3% inflation feels worseLiam Dann joins The Front Page to break down what all of this means for you, and your wallet.Watch20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy economists believe the worst inflation is behind usCore inflation shouldn't trouble the Reserve Bank, economists say. 20 Oct 01:30 AM
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