BDBDInterest ratesNZ dollar falls as greenback risesThe kiwi fell against a resurgent greenback after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said the case has grown for a hike in US interest rates.17 Nov 08:53 PM
BDBDInterest ratesStock index snaps downward streakNew Zealand shares rise for the first time in a week.11 Oct 08:04 AM
Interest ratesCouple's house value up $309k in 4 yearsProperty values in Tauranga have risen 28.1 per cent year on year.04 Oct 07:25 PM
EditorialEditorial: Interest rates grip mortgagedA week ago, when the Budget had delivered no answers to the hyperinflation of house prices, the PM told us to wait for a National Policy Statement.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Sharemarkets soar, rates plungeCOMMENT: Further interest rate cuts would continue to make equities and residential property attractive for some investors, particularly on a short-term basis.22 Apr 05:00 PM
Interest ratesFaster than expected growth in December quarterThe economy grew faster than expected in the December quarter but economists remained unimpressed.17 Mar 08:00 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Low-interest argument has meritCOMMENT: Yes, you're right that it's really important to consider not raw interest rates but how they compare with inflation.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Danger lurks in falling pricesCentral banks in the Euro zone - Sweden, Japan, Denmark and Switzerland - now have negative interest rates on the money deposited with them by banks.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Interest ratesHere's why your mortgage rate takes time to fallSome mortgage holders will have to wait till the New Year before getting their interest rate cut - not so for new customers though.10 Dec 11:20 PM
Interest ratesRate swapping 'one way' court toldInterest rate swaps sold to a North Island motel operator were unsuitable for it and "one-way traffic for the benefit" of Westpac, says a witness in a $3 million lawsuit.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Interest ratesDollar for dollar - for a limited time onlyFlight Centre's currency exchange business is for a limited time offering a parity deal with the Australian dollar.08 Apr 02:10 AM
Interest ratesYellen touts a slow, steady approachUS Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said that rates would remain low "for some time" while the economy continues to recover.31 Mar 01:00 AM
Interest ratesAuckland Council split over rates risesAuckland Council is deeply divided on how to implement big rates rises next year, after Mayor Len Brown backed down on introducing rates rises of up to 40 per cent.26 Nov 11:25 PM
Interest ratesUK starts paying off WWI debtOne hundred years after the outbreak of World War I, Britain plans to repay some of the debt issued to help finance the conflict.03 Nov 02:34 AM
Interest ratesAuckland CVs jump by almost thirdAuckland Council will tomorrow release new valuations for more than 220 suburbs across the region for three-yearly review of CVs.18 Oct 01:05 AM
Interest ratesNZ mortgage rates: How we compare with rest of the worldNew Zealanders are paying some of the highest interest rates in the OECD, our house buyers saddled with the punitive prices due to the regime attempting to stop runaway inflation.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Interest ratesSpy fears put iconic hotel sale on holdConcerned about potential security risks, the US government is taking a close look at last week's sale of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.13 Oct 10:02 PM
Interest ratesChinese group buys Waldorf AstoriaNYC's Waldorf Astoria hotel is set to become the biggest prize yet for buyers from China who have been pouring money into US real estate.07 Oct 02:30 AM
BDBDInterest ratesInflation holds steadyInflation held steady in the June quarter as gains in power prices and home rentals were offset by cheaper package holidays, vehicles and liquor.15 Jul 11:50 PM
BDBDInterest ratesInflation rises less than expectedConsumer prices rose 0.3pc in the first quarter as a hike in tobacco taxes was offset by cheaper in-season vegetables.15 Apr 10:53 PM
BDBDInterest ratesTame inflation expected to keep rates on holdRBNZ and economists agree inflation remained tame in the fourth quarter, keeping intact expectations OCR doesn't need to rise until March.17 Jan 01:11 AM
BDBDInterest ratesShares gain amid rising positivityNew Zealand shares rose yesterday as another consumer confidence survey showed improving sentiment, especially in Auckland, even as Australian jobs data disappointed financial markets.17 Jan 04:30 PM
Interest ratesLoans at 500pc interestChristmas shoppers are being tempted with offers of "interest-free" cash loans before an interest rate in excess of 500 per cent kicks in.15 Dec 04:30 PM
Interest ratesHomes more affordableBuying a home has become more affordable in every part of the country over the the past twelve months - except in Auckland.08 Oct 09:15 PM
Interest ratesHouse boom - rise of the $1m suburbsEleven Auckland suburbs now have average house values of $1 million or more - and New Zealand could have its first $2 million suburb by Christmas.17 Sep 05:30 PM
Interest ratesProperty Report: Tough in the provinces but Hamilton is stirringThe provincial towns and cities are well below their 2007 peaks, but there are signs of life south of the Bombays, reports Bruce Morris.04 Sep 05:30 PM
Interest ratesHome loan tip: time to fix ratesBank economists suggest it is time to fix at least part of your home loan.25 Aug 05:30 PM
