Official Cash RateWhat is the OCR and how does it move mortgages?With all eyes on the Reserve Bank's decision, we explain how it affects your mortgage27 Feb 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why the world's investors are keeping a close eye on Australia and NZFinancial Times: A tinkle of warning bells is ringing Down Under for investors.20 Feb 11:30 PM
Official Cash RateAdrian Orr on inflation, interest rates: ‘Last few yards may be very difficult’RBNZ Governor underlines his commitment to getting inflation back to 2 per cent.15 Feb 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentNZ added the population of Taranaki in 2023 - what does that mean for interest rates?New Stats NZ data shows unprecedented levels of migration continue in both directions.15 Feb 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ's Adrian Orr fumbles the fiat bag as 'print money' joke goes viralClip of Orr's comment is baiting Bitcoiners.13 Feb 11:29 PM
Official Cash RateRetail spending rebounds but monetary policy still holding us backElectronic card transaction data for January showed a bump in spending.13 Feb 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateNew funding needed to urgently refurbish Reserve Bank's cash vaultThe project is deemed high-risk and of national significance.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateRBNZ survey: Inflation expectations continue to fallBusiness leaders remain downbeat on economic growth prospects.13 Feb 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Could Year of the Dragon deliver a cure for global inflation?OPINION: Falling prices in China could flow through to cheaper imports here and globally.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateGrim warning: ANZ picks two more Reserve Bank rate hikes aheadStrong employment data will force RBNZ to lift the OCR in February and April, ANZ says.09 Feb 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentCould today’s low unemployment number mean another interest rate hike?Analysis: Stronger-than-expected jobs data plays into the RBNZ's inflation concern.07 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why we’re doomed to hold interest rates too high for too longThey say Monetary Policy is a blunt tool, but does it need to be quite so blunt?03 Feb 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateAnnual household living costs increased 7 per cent - who was hit hardest?The cost of living is outpacing inflation - up 7 per cent. But there is good news.31 Jan 10:52 PM
Official Cash Rate'We still have a way to go' - RBNZ says the inflation fight isn't overRBNZ chief economist pushes back against dovish financial markets.29 Jan 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateProperty investment: How buyers are reacting to change of govtNew mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.29 Jan 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialMemo to the Reserve Bank - don't muck it upEDITORIAL: Why it's imperative central banks regain people's confidence.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateJenée Tibshraeny: Will stickier-than-expected domestic inflation spook the RBNZ?Speech next week to hint at the RBNZ's next move.24 Jan 04:14 AM
Official Cash RateInflation falls to 4.7 per cent in December quarterStrong domestically-driven inflation expected to continue worrying the RBNZ.23 Jan 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhat will Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending rules mean for house hunters?Reserve Bank rules expected to bite once interest rates fall.23 Jan 06:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInflation figures expected to enable the RBNZ to hold its horsesEconomists note there's still a way to go to fully tame inflation.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhen will mortgage rates finally fall?ANZ economists expect RBNZ to keep hawkish stance, before making abrupt OCR cut in August.18 Jan 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateFive key risks to economy this year, ASB saysInflation, Kiwi overspending, and a volatile global situation are getting attention.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateLiam Dann: New Zealand is still a rich country ... now for the bad newsOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Liam Dann.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ digesting data before softening tough talk on inflationAdrian Orr highlights differences between NZ and US, where there's talk of rate cuts.19 Dec 09:17 PM
Official Cash RateTime to talk OCR cuts, not hikes, economist saysThe economy shrank in the third quarter as households spent less and exports fell.14 Dec 09:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the technicalities, New Zealand is in recessionOPINION: If there's an upside to grim GDP data, it may be we'll get through this sooner.14 Dec 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRed flag to a bull: NZ interest rates drop sharply after GDP fallsNZ wholesale interest rates have fallen sharply after US Fed news and NZ's GDP fall.14 Dec 01:02 AM
EmploymentTreasury backs RBNZ focus on inflationHowever, officials are worried about chopping and changing the Reserve Bank Act.12 Dec 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank would think twice before removing LVR mortgage restrictions againRegulator makes case for introduction of debt-to-income restrictions.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateStandoff: Yawning interest rate gap opens up between Reserve Bank and marketA standoff between the money market and the Reserve Bank could mean lower mortgage rates.06 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ's tough talk on interest rates isn't a game, says deputy governorChristian Hawkesby on why the RBNZ is leaning against markets pricing in rate cuts.03 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateTensions soothed? Luxon 'united' with Orr in inflation fightRemoving the Reserve Bank's employment target top of the Government's to-do list.29 Nov 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateLiam Dann: Reserve Bank talks tough, pushes back on rate cut hype - will markets buy it?With a hawkish tone, the RBNZ warned it's not the time to let up in the inflation fight.29 Nov 04:02 AM
Official Cash RateOrr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.29 Nov 01:00 AM