InflationSix-figure incomes not enough to stop money woes for KiwisWellington mayor Tory Whanau isn't the only high-earning New Zealander under pressure.18 Sep 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRolling maul of recession as economy again contractsAn economist expects the economy shrank.15 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationSweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensiveThere is a warning worse may be to come.14 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationChris Smith: The solution to our broken home-buying modelOPINION: The banking system is working for shareholders and against consumers.12 Sep 11:19 PM
InflationSoaring chocolate and olive oil prices push annual food price inflation upSelected price index data shows overall inflation pressure continues to ease.11 Sep 11:30 PM
InflationAre you better off than your parents were?Inflation has pushed up many costs in recent decades.10 Sep 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumGDP10 lessons top economists learnt from the Covid yearsLiam Dann asks leading economists what they learned from the pandemic.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Business failures have hit levels not seen since the economy was booming. What gives?OPINION: The number of business failures is accelerating, yet confidence is rising.07 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationPetrol savings on the way as global oil price slumps to lowest this yearBrent crude fell 5% overnight to its lowest level since December03 Sep 11:45 PM
InflationNew Zealand’s standard of living going backwards - reportS&P says there are a number of risks the country needs to address.03 Sep 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?03 Sep 06:00 PM
InflationThe food price spike is over, but what are we left with?How much more are people really paying for groceries?02 Sep 08:12 PM
EmploymentAsia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs testUpcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.02 Sep 01:34 AM
InflationWould you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.01 Sep 05:00 PM
InflationAre we at 'peak bad' for the economy?Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.30 Aug 01:44 AM
InflationDarren Shand on what he learned from 20 years as All Blacks managerWhat can businesses learn from the world of high-performance sports?28 Aug 05:00 PM
InflationAsia shares edge up before inflation tests, oil gains after Israel-Hezbollah rocket salvosShares crept cautiously higher, oil prices climb after Israel-Hezbollah rocket fire.26 Aug 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInsurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEOThe insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: As the curtain falls on Covid economics ... a new dawn for Luxon and Willis?A rare window of normal economic service looms, we need to embrace that while it lasts.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBorrowers and savers to feel the effects of an OCR cut relatively quicklyA large portion of mortgage debt will be repriced this year.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateJenée Tibshraeny: Does the RBNZ's big flip-flop matter?If the RBNZ's new forecasts are right, we might be in for a hard landing.15 Aug 04:26 AM
Official Cash RateAdrian Orr hits back at U-turn criticismReserve Bank governor responds to claims the central bank has done a flip-flop since May.15 Aug 02:51 AM
InflationFood price data: Cost of eating out spikes but fruit, vegetables and meat still fallingNew Selected Price Index offers insight into how inflation is tracking.15 Aug 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateMarkets heavily favour OCR cut this weekMarket pricing points to a rate cut from the Reserve Bank this week but views are mixed.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The real price we pay for inflation is becoming clearOPINION: Youth unemployment stats offer a grim reminder of inflation toll.10 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentUnemployment rose to 4.6% in the June quarter. Will that prompt a rate cut?More people were jobless as winter arrived, but public sector wages rose 6.9% in a year.06 Aug 10:51 PM
Official Cash RateASB, BNZ, Kiwibank drop some lending ratesCuts made ahead of next week's OCR announcement.05 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentWill higher unemployment bring interest rates down faster?Stats NZ releases labour market data for the second quarter on Wednesday.05 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationIf wages have kept up with inflation, what are we complaining about?OPINION: Why cheering for higher unemployment just feels wrong.31 Jul 05:00 AM
InflationInflation continues to cool in AustraliaAnother interest rate hike now unlikely.31 Jul 04:51 AM
InflationWhy higher-spending households are under the most price pressureThe household cost price indexes show a 5.4% increase in costs in the 12 months to June.26 Jul 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Green shoots - remember them? What the GFC taught us about economic recoveriesOPINION: Interest rate falls are great news but the real economy will take longer to turn.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Bars and eateries are on the brink - let’s support themIf we don't support local bars and restaurants, they might not be there when we want them.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Science sector review and a better future for NZOPINION: This could be a once-in-a-generation chance to transform our R&D.16 Jul 05:00 PM