PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house pricesThe RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.19 Feb 04:35 AM
BusinessWatch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending ratesThe Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.19 Feb 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Big rate call today, plus brain drain stats reveal alarming exodus of older workersIt is the trend for record departures of those in their 30s and 40s that should worry us.18 Feb 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOCR 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.17 Feb 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam 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.15 Feb 09:12 PM
InflationMonthly food price rise biggest since 2022Food prices across all categories rose, with grocery prices up 3% in the month.13 Feb 11:19 PM
BusinessUS stocks mostly lower on ‘chunky’ inflationUS stocks mostly lower on inflation, euro gains on Ukraine peace hopes.12 Feb 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket Watch: Share markets are rattled, but here’s why one fund manager remains optimisticLiam Dann talks tariff turmoil with Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor.10 Feb 03:00 AM
World‘So expensive’: Avian flu triggers US egg price hike, shortagesSupermarkets in Washington often have empty or sparsely stocked egg shelves.09 Feb 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The most brutal and personal economic statisticOPINION: When inflation bites, we all feel it. But losing your job is personal.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessYoung people bear the brunt – youth unemployment hits 23%More than half of New Zealand's newly unemployed last year were aged 15-19.05 Feb 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocketOPINION: Why do economists hate tariffs? And what will they do to your mortgage rate?05 Feb 02:00 AM
Business33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recessionUnemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.04 Feb 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessData expected to show more than 30,000 jobs lost in 2024New labour market data from Stats NZ this week will reveal how bad the recession has been02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are toughOPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?If property is not 'productive', what is?28 Jan 05:00 PM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBig rate cut still on the cards after inflation dataA decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.22 Jan 04:11 AM
BusinessRising rents keep inflation stuck at 2.2%The consumers price index increased by 2.2%.21 Jan 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV 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.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationInflation rate will give clues on how much more the OCR will be cutDecember quarter inflation figures to shed light on where the OCR may settle. 19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationInflationary pressure easing despite food price growthWestpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says inflationary pressures are easing.16 Jan 03:55 AM
BusinessFood prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oilNon-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.15 Jan 11:02 PM
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