PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna GaiThe Reserve Bank says no new information was disclosed in the speech.15 Jun 08:32 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: RBNZ's lack of transparency erodes its credibilityWhy Adrian Orr and Neil Quigley should've put the institution first in their spat.11 Jun 09:00 PM
EconomyInternal documents reveal why Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank GovernorReserve Bank finally releases documents unveiling story behind Orr's departure.10 Jun 11:16 PM
Interest ratesAnother major bank cuts mortgage and deposit rates in NZBut it isn't matching other banks which are offering 4.89% over 18 months.08 Jun 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shoppingOPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information releaseAssistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.06 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEnd of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cutsThe average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage. 29 May 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot? Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not. 28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its betsThe bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.28 May 05:12 AM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: How will the OCR affect your mortgage?Fix or Float? Mortgage expert talks to Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOWWatch27 May 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAnother rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first timeThe Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.25 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNew Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations risingThe Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.21 May 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset? OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyUpbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steamStrong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spotsOPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair. 10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase creditedThe labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.07 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.07 May 12:30 AM
Economy'Significant risk': Tariffs heighten volatility, Reserve Bank warnsBanks have strong capital to maintain credit flows amid market volatility.06 May 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr surfaces for farewell party with Reserve Bank staffThe party and gift combined cost more than $6000.02 May 06:04 AM
EconomyBusiness confidence falls as tariff turmoil takes a tollThe new survey still pointed to some signs of economic recovery.30 Apr 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to riseOPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news. 22 Apr 09:00 PM
Business'Major loser': Trump's Fed comments shake Wall StreetDow, Nasdaq slide more than 3%.21 Apr 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and fasterOPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructureDepartures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor. 17 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessAnnual inflation up to 2.5% New CPI data shows rents drove an increase in inflation.16 Apr 10:52 PM
BusinessGloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery faltersGDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.16 Apr 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: Measuring tariff turmoil uncertainty... plus inflation risksLiam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news15 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'Cool heads, steady hand on the tiller': RBNZ responds to trade warPaul Conway says the Reserve Bank won't overreact. 15 Apr 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumGDP'Good sense of optimism': SMEs lead NZ's economic upswing'First time in 5 years we’ve had a positive swing on sentiment.'13 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Deposit rates tumbling – where do I put my savings now?OPINION: Term deposit rates have fallen from 6% last year to about 4.3% now.12 Apr 05:00 PM