PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to open a bank account without a fixed addressOPINION: The Reserve Bank says banks must offer options for people without an address.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnother bank drops fixed home loan rate below 4.5% ahead of OCR decisionANZ's rate drop comes a day after BNZ cut its fixed home loan rates. 01 Oct 05:05 AM
BusinessAn extra $2400 in the back pocket? Major bank makes big rate cutBNZ's rate drop comes ahead of next week's OCR decision.29 Sep 08:58 PM
BusinessCovid response: RBNZ admits it could have 'reduced inflation sooner’The RBNZ has released a review of a response to above-target inflation from 2021 to 2024.29 Sep 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness chiefs urge faster OCR cuts to lift economySeventy-eight per cent of CEOs want the Reserve Bank to speed up rate cuts.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: NZ boardrooms are holding the economy backThe OECD warns weak boardroom skills are stifling innovation and growth.28 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam Dann'Transparency builds trust': Incoming RBNZ Governor sets out her vision - Liam DannWestpac economist Kelly Eckhold has taken a look at Anna Breman's track record.26 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket edges higher despite KMD loss, new RBNZ GovernorKMD Brands shares jumped 6.5% despite the group posting a $93.4 million annual loss.24 Sep 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Governor, new era but don't expect big changes to interest rate outlookNZ's first female Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, brings a formidable CV to the role.24 Sep 04:10 AM
PoliticsNew Reserve Bank Governor announcedFinance Minister Nicola Willis announces Swedish economist Dr Anna Breman as head of the Reserve Bank. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Sep 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
BusinessSwedish economist announced as new Reserve Bank GovernorNo implications for interest rates, ANZ economist says.24 Sep 01:13 AM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'23 Sep 04:59 PM
Mood of the Boardroom'Bipartisan path': Westpac chief urges stability on housing, health and educationCatherine McGrath shares her reflections as a part of this year's Mood of the Boardroom.23 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The case for a leaner state and savings-based welfareOPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, tipping New Zealand into recession.23 Sep 03:00 AM
BusinessFemale candidate from overseas tipped to be new Reserve Bank GovernorThe previous Governor, Adrian Orr, stepped down in March.23 Sep 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBevan Graham: GDP was bad, but not as bad as it lookedOPINION: Keep calm and ignore the data volatility, a market economist says.22 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Is NZ still the Wild West when it comes to financial consumer protections?OPINION: Kiwibank customers must wait until 2026 for deposit protection in crises.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Reserve Bank needs to cut deep to get economy movingOPINION: The Reserve Bank should make a super-sized cut to get the economy back on track.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Demise of our country': Manufacturing boss paints bleak economic pictureThe director has given an honest account of the struggle businesses and employees face.18 Sep 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Got my full backing': PM Luxon defends Nicola Willis after GDP declineGDP shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, more than double the forecast drop.18 Sep 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBehind the eight ball: Banks call for sharper Reserve Bank cutsPressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank to cut rates sooner after poor GDP data.18 Sep 05:08 AM
Official Cash RateNew member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCRAgribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.18 Sep 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Fed decision looms as NZ sharemarket drifts flatStocks were flat today as investors worldwide await an expected cut to US interest rates.17 Sep 06:22 AM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyJune quarter GDP seen as turning point after signs of strength fade awayData out this week is set to show the New Zealand economy stalled in the June quarter. 14 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour narrows in on very narrow CGT – what it might be, and who is designing itOPINION: What's the party's new tax plan – and who is designing it?12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRBNZ governor admits ‘test of trust and confidence’ after leadership turmoilChristian Hawkesby says trust in the RBNZ has been tested after leadership exits.11 Sep 02:08 AM
BusinessHouse prices forecast to rise 5.4% in 2026 as 'comatose' market awakens – economistLower interest rates should eventually support increased demand, a bank economist said.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTexts reveal Nicola Willis was warned she might be asked to sack Adrian Orr The minister is defending the fact she didn't unveil this information earlier.10 Sep 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Recession risk rises after June gloomANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Sep 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour open to ‘discussion’ about changing Reserve Bank rules to tolerate higher inflationLabour is open to tolerating a higher level of price increases.08 Sep 11:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM