BDBDOfficial Cash RateTobacco, food push inflation up 0.2pcLatest CPI stats show that plunging petrol prices have been cancelled out by rising tobacco prices, pushing inflation to 0.2pc.17 Apr 11:10 PM
Official Cash RateRBNZ to introduce mortgage restrictionsWestpac economist says a resurgent property market means new lending restrictions are likely.15 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Migration minus inflationCOMMENT: Migrants are pouring into NZ by the thousand, but these days the new arrivals aren't boosting prices the way they once did.15 Apr 12:50 AM
Official Cash RateBanknotes: Which ones are better?The Reserve Bank of Australia has unveiled the design of the country's new $5 banknote, and the reaction has been mixed.12 Apr 12:43 AM
Official Cash RateNew banknotes: All you need to knowNew $20, $50 and $100 banknotes use Te Reo Maori.10 Apr 07:29 PM
Official Cash RateBlogger backs OCR leak probeBlogger Michael Reddell says he makes no claims as to authenticity of the information he received but wanted to ensure the Reserve Bank's process was robust.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateBanks act on OCR moves at very different speedsBanks rarely pass on full official cash rate cuts to mortgage holders, Reserve Bank data shows.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateBank savers hit by full rates cutThe knife has been taken to saver's interest rates, but banks have been reluctant to drop mortgage rates.17 Mar 10:14 PM
Official Cash RateBNZ last bank to move on ratesThe BNZ has now followed other major banks and is now passing part of last week's official cash rate cut to its mortgage-holders.16 Mar 12:40 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Rates cut no mystery - WheelerCOMMENT: It's Friday morning, the day after the Reserve Bank Governor's bombshell rate cut and I've muddled my diary.13 Mar 07:29 PM
Official Cash RateWorst case scenario: Farm prices tumble 40pcFarm prices would fall by up to 40 per cent and banks would have to write off up to 15 per cent of their loans in a "worst case scenario".11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Bank pours fuel on the real estate fireCOMMENT: While the focus is on government debt and farm debt, interest rate cut adds to a much bigger problem.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: World weighs heavily on NZBRIAN FALLOW: An increasingly sombre view of the global economy lies behind the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the official cash rate.10 Mar 11:31 PM
Official Cash RateDollar tumbles after surprise OCR cutThe New Zealand dollar dropped by US1c after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with this morning's OCR cut.09 Mar 08:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Confused about where rates are going? You should beHere's a synopsis of current market thinking: governor doesn't want to cut rates but he will have to cut because the world's so gloomy, writes Liam Dann.07 Mar 04:08 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEnglish: Inflation review can waitBill English says he's willing to wait for next year's review of the Reserve Bank's policy targets agreement to consider whether it is still appropriate.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateIs this the end of cut-price mortgages?WATCH THE ECONOMY HUB: Home owners could face higher mortgage payments if the Reserve Bank doesn't cut rates further this year.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateFall in house prices to be 'short-lived'Quotable Value expert says activity is picking up and investors are starting to return to the market.02 Mar 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateFirms lock in cheap fundingCompanies issuing more bonds amid expectation Reserve Bank will cut rates.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wheeler's move - cut or hold?Economists are divided, but on balance, wait and see looks like the Reserve Bank's best strategy for interest rates, writes Brian Fallow.18 Feb 11:34 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Safe course amid doubt a hard taskNew Zealand's economy remains relatively robust, but it feels as if the stakes have risen sharply in the past few weeks, writes Liam Dann.14 Feb 05:31 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: How to thrash a dead horsePerformance reviews are never fun and they're often more complicated than they should be, writes Bernard Hickey.13 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWheeler argues against knee-jerk rate cutsReserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has emphasised the flexibility written into his inflation policy targets agreement.03 Feb 01:00 AM
Official Cash RateRates stay, but cuts on the cardsThe Reserve Bank has left its official cash rate unchanged at 2.50 per cent, in line with market expectations.27 Jan 08:15 PM
EditorialEditorial: Reserve Bank moves right for economyClimate change may still seem a distant threat, but a "Super El Nino" summer is already evident.13 Dec 07:00 PM
Official Cash RateEnd to easing - for nowThe Reserve Bank has cut its official cash rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.5 per cent, signalling a likely end to the current easing cycle.10 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannThe case for and against a rate cutLike three quick wickets in a test match on an otherwise lifeless pitch, this week's monetary policy statement suddenly has a bit of an edge to it.06 Dec 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateCalls to rethink bank's rate cutsEconomists expect the Reserve Bank to cut its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent at this Thursday's monetary policy statement, but the financial markets are not so sure.06 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateService sector leads jump in confidenceNew Zealand business confidence rose to a six-month high in November, signalling a pick-up in the economy.30 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: No surprise housing accord has been a flopAuckland house prices have been driven by speculative demand as much as - or probably more than - a shortage of supply.08 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank officials defend decision-making processThe Reserve Bank says its policy decisions can't be judged solely on the level of inflation in the country, as it has to maintain the credibility of its operating framework and can be trumped by new....02 Nov 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateWheeler leaves OCR unchangedThe Reserve Bank kept its official cash rate on hold but economists said it was only a matter of time before the bank resumed its easing bias.29 Oct 04:00 PM
