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Monetary policy has played role in high inflation - Orr

Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr responds to criticism.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Crown starts $8.8b recapitalising of Reserve Bank

A closer look at the cost of the Reserve Bank's money-printing programme.

'Grievous' Covid mistake central banks made: Former RBNZ Governor

In a paper for the NZ Initiative, Graeme Wheeler says central banks were too confident.

No Minister, more spending won't help keep inflation down

Opinion: To sell targeted fiscal spending as keeping inflation under control is a stretch.

Has inflation peaked? Tomorrow's CPI reveal tipped to be bad or worse

Consumer Price Index data will show how high the Reserve Bank has to hike interest rates.

RBNZ set to hike again - when will interest rates peak?

Some are tipping mortgage rates have peaked, but the RBNZ may have other ideas.

Consumer confidence plunges to lowest level since 1988

The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index dropped sharply in June quarter.

Adrian Orr speech on Māori world view draws critics

Act leader David Seymour says Adrian Orr's speech is 'galling' in a cost-of-living crisis.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Budget a taste of what's to come if we don't control inflation

How Budget 2022 is characterised by inflation.

Pass the parcel? Expect an enlarged bond tender programme

The Treasury is expected to announce an enlarged bond tender programme in the Budget.

Editorial: Big correction was overdue but it still hurts

A short, shallow recession may actually be the quickest way to beat inflation.

Brian Fallow: What do you mean by no regrets Governor?

You can only play the cards in front of you, central bank boss tells MPs.

Liam Dann: Crash, slump, correction or bust? Call it what you want, it is happening

All the market noise is just the sound of central banks sucking cash out of the economy.

RBA hikes rates for first time in 11 years

It was the first Aussie rate rise during an election campaign since 2007.

Tim Hazledine: How to stop inflation now

OPINION: We've seen this scenario before and seen what to do - so why aren't we doing it?

Why the NZ dollar has dropped US5c in less than a month

The Kiwi is revisiting levels not seen since July 2020.