PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The only way is up for our economy in 2025 OPINION: Last week's GDP shocker took the edge off the Christmas cheer,21 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Is NZ poorer than the poorest US state?New Zealand’s low productivity really is a serious problem.04 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: There's only so much low interest rates can do to fire up the economyOPINION: The RBNZ believes there's less room to cut rates without reigniting inflation.02 Dec 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ's grim warning as productivity woes come to a headOPINION: New Zealand faces a future of slow and low GDP growth on its current path.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusiness outlook 'brightening' as inflation expectations fall - ANZANZ's Business Outlook shows confidence dipped but firms' own expectations are rising.28 Nov 12:41 AM
BusinessOfficial Cash Rate cut: Reserve Bank says more cuts to come in FebruaryBut Governor Adrian Orr warns borrowers not to expect extremely low rates.27 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Outlook for housing in 2025...do we really want another boom?Liam Dann takes a look at the forecasts for the property market.26 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate relief coming ... but how much and where to next?The Reserve Bank will this week deliver a new set of forecasts for where rates are headed.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the Kiwi dollar is losing value ... and could slide furtherThe Kiwi is under pressure as the US dollar rises on expectation of higher interest rates.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why we need to look past a 'survive till 25' mentalityEconomic recovery is coming but won't solve structural problems.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: All eyes on RBNZ's last big call for 2024Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news19 Nov 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessANZ predicts faster economic recoveryWhile the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.17 Nov 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: You’ll soon pay more for a block of cheese - and it’s good newsOPINION: Dairy prices and growing conditions are lining up to give the economy a boost.16 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessFood prices fall in October but milk and butter on the riseFruit prices go bananas but vegetable costs plummet.13 Nov 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big winLiam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.12 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The Trump bump boosts our KiwiSaver ... but a big market showdown loomsOPINION: Beating political opponents is one thing. Now Trump faces a more powerful foe.06 Nov 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: How we know markets are picking a Trump winOPINION: Why a capital gains tax is still so contentious - and who supports it.06 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesInside Economics: Trump or Harris – what will the fallout for NZ look like?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.30 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Classic Kiwi recovery is on its way ... and it’s not good enoughA new report by Westpac outlines the kind of economic recovery we can expect.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Orr goes to Washington; why markets love low interest ratesOPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.22 Oct 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiam Dann: What the inflation fall means for interest ratesNew inflation data may clear a path for more aggressive interest rate cuts.16 Oct 03:30 AM
Business'End of crushing price rises' as inflation fallsInflation was down significantly in the latest quarter.15 Oct 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation preview: Annual price rises expected to be below 3% for first time since 2021While the price of imported goods has fallen, domestic inflation remains too high.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Could petrol prices and AI bubbles ruin the economic recovery?The global economy is on a roll with strong US data and China stimulus ... can it last?08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHigh hopes RBNZ will double-down with 50 basis point cut for official cash rateMost economists expect the Reserve Bank to deliver additional relief for borrowers.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.02 Oct 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationSigns of optimism for retail sector as business confidence rises - NZIERQuarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows interest rate cuts lifting mood.30 Sep 10:38 PM
Official Cash RateEconomic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businessesHouseholds continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBusiness confidence continues to riseANZ's monthly business Outlook survey shows firms are increasingly upbeat.30 Sep 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Why the RBNZ’s ‘gold-plating’ may be costing youOPINION: The RBNZ is akin to a sports team without a coach.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ’s GDP per capita problem is about to solve itself – that’s not good newsNZ faces a long stint of low growth unless we shift the dial on migration or productivity.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loomOPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.20 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationUS Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals easing cycle era has begunUS central bank’s decision marks a milestone in its two-year fight against inflation.18 Sep 06:22 PM
