Latest from Reserve Bank of NZ

Mark Lister: Why markets tend to do fine no matter who wins in November

Shares have risen under every government since 1975, despite political shifts.

'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook

Strong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.

GDP due today: Did the economy keep growing through the end of 2025?

Economists are divided on how strong growth was in the fourth quarter.

Inside Economics: After the oil shock – what economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest rates

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Taran Wiseman: First-home buyers and 'mums and dads' – the seismic shift in the property market

OPINION: First-home buyers hit a record 27% share of property sales in 2025.

Editorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lasts

OPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.

Oliver Hartwich: Govt must resist quick fuel fix and level with voters on Iran oil shock

OPINION: Government debt is now above 40% of national income and still rising.

Sir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMs

The former PM argues more ATMs clash with the push to tax untaxed cash in the economy.

Iran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?

ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.