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Landlord with quarter-kilometre downtown tower plans pushes up profit

New leases in 1HY25 were 22.8% above previous contract rents, company said.

‘Customers have less money’ - SkyCity chief on downgrade of full-year profit

Casino company had to spend more money than anticipated in Australia, CEO says.

Reserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house prices

The RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.

Watch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending rates

The Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.

Inside Economics: Big rate call today, plus brain drain stats reveal alarming exodus of older workers

It is the trend for record departures of those in their 30s and 40s that should worry us.

OCR preview: Big cut coming this week - but how low will rates go?

A 50-basis-point cut this week is near certain but the longer-term track is hard to pick.

Liam Dann: Could Trumponomics ruin plans for a rate cut recovery?

Local food prices are rising again and US trade policy threatens to lift global inflation.

Monthly food price rise biggest since 2022

Food prices across all categories rose, with grocery prices up 3% in the month.

Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?

If property is not 'productive', what is?

Where Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024

Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.

Big rate cut still on the cards after inflation data

A decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.

Rising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%

The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.

QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?

We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.

Inflation rate will give clues on how much more the OCR will be cut

December quarter inflation figures to shed light on where the OCR may settle.

Inflationary pressure easing despite food price growth

Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says inflationary pressures are easing.

Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil

Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.