Business Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 3%The cut of 25bps comes after NZ’s economic recovery stalled in the second quarter. 20 Aug 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's silence a strategy for winning, not governingOPINION: National can't run on its own record, but has nothing to attack Labour on.20 Aug 12:00 AM
Business'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with OrrThe former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.17 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank of Australia cuts cash rate, hints at more to come The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its Official Cash Rate target to 3.6%. 12 Aug 06:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBorrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer termsOne-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.05 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNZ can absorb 15% tariff shock – ANZ group chief economist Trump tariffs will hurt exports but the macroeconomy can cope, an economist says.04 Aug 03:00 AM
EmploymentUnemployment expected to hit nine-year highEconomists fear the labour market downturn will be prolonged.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescriptionOPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meetingReserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.30 Jul 06:44 AM
Interest ratesBank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record highBroker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Sorry Adrian lost his cool' - The Reserve Bank email officials wouldn't releaseNicola Willis conveys her 'disappointment' to the Reserve Bank.23 Jul 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInsider spills beans on Adrian Orr’s resignation – Treasury confirms an allegationNicola Willis tries to keep her distance.23 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAugust rate cut 'as close to a done deal as can be the case' - Stephen ToplisDespite food price headlines, inflation continues to ease in the core of the economy. 21 Jul 04:19 AM
BusinessInflation hits 12-month high, but enough 'comfort' for likely August rate cut The consumers price index increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter.21 Jul 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for KiwisThe Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.09 Jul 06:00 AM
BusinessReserve Bank keeps OCR on hold at 3.25%Economists are divided over the Reserve Bank's next move.09 Jul 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEconomists divided over Reserve Bank's next OCR callSlow growth and sticky inflation are key issues.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Economy'Least upbeat': Construction sector struggles as demand weakensBut the retail sector is optimistic, with 40% expecting better conditions soon.01 Jul 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.22 Jun 07:00 AM
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