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RBNZ's Bascand says economy 'somewhere near' a turning point

The economy could be close to a turning point, according the RBNZ's Geoff Bascand.

Comment: Reserve Bank governor banks on help

Adrian Orr has stopped calling from help from the Beehive, but says the message is clear.

'Surprise' decision: NZ dollar, interest rates spike after RBNZ leaves OCR at 1%

The Reserve Bank has announced the OCR will remain on hold at 1 per cent.

Why Reserve Bank could drop interest rate below 1 per cent today

Softer outlook for inflation may tip the scales towards another cut to lending rates.

Peter Lyons: The end is nigh for our overvalued dollar

Comment: Could we be witnessing a return to the days of 'beggar thy neighbour'?

Cullen: Everyone wants a slice of the surplus

Comment: 'Welter of ignorance and self-interest' rises to call for a slice of the action.

Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks

Adrian Orr wants to rein in the Australian-owned banks making record profits here.

Peter Lyons: We need a rethink to save our zombie economy

COMMENT: Our "rock star" economy was nothing more than a debt-fuelled mirage.

Brian Fallow: Kiwis up to nostrils in debt - and we're lying low in the water

Comment: Households owe most since start of millennium.

The interview: Adrian Orr's battle with Aussie banks

Why are Aussie bankers so upset with Adrian Orr? Liam Dann talks to the RBNZ Governor.

RBNZ appoints three independent experts to review bank capital proposals

The trio will look at the potential impact of the changes.

Brian Fallow: Looking for an alternative to the jobs apocalypse

The robots may be coming, but that doesn't have to mean mass unemployment.

Liam Dann: Reserve Bank's bold OCR cut - did they get it right?

COMMENT: Reserve Bank has cut rates to a record low despite economy being far from bleak.

Big interest rate decision due - what it means for you

Watch: Today at 2pm the Reserve Bank makes its big call - what does it all mean?

Brian Fallow: Still waiting for wage growth

Numbers suggest labour market remains tight, but something is keeping pay rises in check.

Rate cut expected in May as business confidence falls

Another grim business confidence survey points to a rate cut in May economists say.