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
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
OpinionMark Lister: Debt-reduction plans only delay inevitableInvestors need to be wary of risks posed by overseas economies.15 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDInterest ratesDollar falls from post-float highThe New Zealand dollar fell from a post-float high against the greenback, before the release of a survey on business confidence.30 May 08:45 PM
