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
Official Cash RateLandlords ignorant of deposit rulesAn "alarming" number of landlords remain largely ignorant of new Reserve Bank LVR rules which demand Auckland investors have 30 per cent deposits.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateNew $10 notes for sale on TradeMeAn enterprising entrepreneur has made a tidy profit on a pair of $10 banknotes not yet in circulation.14 Oct 08:45 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWheeler: More rates cuts likelyBut Reserve Bank governor is wary of stoking housing market.13 Oct 09:35 PM
Official Cash RateNew, bright bank notes released todayNew $5 and $10 notes are released into circulation today.11 Oct 07:18 PM
OpinionLiam DannWill the Reserve Bank cut in October?No news was not good news when the US Federal Reserve left rates on hold last week.20 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBank braked too hard, too longPolicymakers inevitably get things wrong from time to time, writes Brian Fallow. But if they are to learn from their mistakes, they first have to acknowledge that they are mistakes.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateHow ignorance undermines the Reserve BankNew research finds that many businesses in NZ do not have a clear understanding of inflation rates, much less the role of the central bank.12 Sep 02:00 AM
Official Cash RateWheeler upbeat despite rate cutsDespite cutting interest rates three times this year Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler says he remains optimistic about the New Zealand economy.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateMore rate cuts in the pipelineThe Reserve Bank surprised no one by cutting its official cash rate at yesterday's official cash rate review. The challenge now facing the central bank lies not in holding inflation down, but in holding it up.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank optimistic on Auckland housingWheeler cited rising consent numbers as a bright spot in the Auckland housing sector when he gave his post-OCR briefing.09 Sep 10:36 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateRate cut certain - how low will banks go?The Reserve Bank is expected to cut interest rates this week, fueling belief that banks will follow suit and cut mortgage rates.06 Sep 10:30 PM
Official Cash RateMaori trust in row over new bank noteTe Hau ki Turanga Trust claims the Reserve Bank used one of its cultural patterns on the new $10 bank note without permission.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateShow us the money: new notes revealedFinal versions of the new $5 and $10 banknotes have been revealed - with brighter colours, but the same famous faces and flora and fauna design features.31 Aug 10:41 PM
Official Cash RateCurrency trader jailed for 14 yearsA former Citibank and UBS trader is going to jail after a jury found him guilty of masterminding the manipulation of the key Libor interest rate.03 Aug 10:50 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: It's time for rest of economy to shineThe tide has turned on the economic boom. The slump in dairy prices has once again laid bare the vulnerabilities of a commodity-dominated economy.02 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentBusinesses most pessimistic in 6 yearsNew Zealand business confidence fell for a second month, to the most pessimistic in six years, led by the agricultural sector and construction companies.31 Jul 02:10 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWheeler talk and US vibe weigh on kiwiThe New Zealand dollar fell as Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler's message that the currency needs to depreciate combined with a more optimistic United States labour market.30 Jul 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateWhat first-home buyers are up againstNew Zealand banks approved three times as many mortgages for investors as they did for first home-buyers over the past year, Reserve Bank figures show.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateMore cuts on the horizonReserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler yesterday delivered the 25 basis points cut to the official cash rate down to 3 per cent that the markets had expected and foreshadowed more to come.23 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateCash rate cut: What it means for youBanks reduce mortgage rates on the back of Reserve's announcement - and it's likely the OCR will fall further.22 Jul 10:50 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wheeler has struck the right noteWheeler struck the right note in this morning's official cash rate announcement: appropriately dovish but not alarmist.22 Jul 09:20 PM
