BDBDOfficial Cash RateGovt targets land bank 'super profits'New Zealand's government wants to trim "super profits" from land banking which it says is the biggest impediment to housing affordability in Auckland.12 Jun 02:30 AM
Official Cash RateInterest-rate increase gains favourThe NZIER shadow board thinks the Reserve Bank should keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent tomorrow.11 Jun 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateFall in dollar catches companies by surpriseThe recent drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar against the US currency could have a caught a number of companies off-guard.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid Mayes: Patchy housing market makes case for tweaksIf house prices start rising faster, it can require lenders to reduce the proportion of the property value they are prepared to lend, writes David Mayes.06 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar falls to nine-month lowThe New Zealand dollar fell to a nine month low as investors concerned about global growth moved to the relative safety of US Treasuries.05 Jun 08:55 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank looks to cool kiwiEconomists say the Reserve Bank's intervention in the foreign exchange market last month was too small to make much difference to the exchange rate.30 May 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateWheeler warns on housingIt could take three to five years to close the gap between housing supply and demand in Auckland, if left to supply measures alone, says Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler.30 May 05:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank tipped to start using new toolsThe Reserve Bank will likely use its new macro prudential tools within the next six months to cool Auckland's overheated housing market, says the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.29 May 03:15 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar rises to 4-year high vs AussieThe New Zealand dollar surged to its highest in four and a half years against its Australian counterpart as New Zealand's rising interest rates and growth outlook increase the lure of the nation's currency.26 May 09:40 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank lukewarm on Key's ideaDocuments released by the Reserve Bank yesterday give scant support to the Prime Minister's suggestion that it might exempt first home buyers from any restriction on low-deposit home loans.17 May 05:30 PM