PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why a Swedish central banker matters more than Ikea’s meatballsLocal media’s focus on Ikea was intense, while the new Governor made a quiet entrance.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Echo' of inflation: Council rates hikes reach historic highsThe Reserve Bank says the steep rises have kept interest rates higher for longer.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists pick Reserve Bank will have to cut OCR againEconomists at BMI expect a further 25bps cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in 2026.02 Dec 03:24 AM
InflationNew RBNZ Governor keen on transparency, cautious on money printingWill Monetary Policy Committee members start detailing more of their thinking?02 Dec 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingHerald's Jenée Tibshraeny wins business journalism award for Adrian Orr probeThe investigation exposed the bank’s failure to disclose key information.01 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandNew cash depot a 'game-changer' for Central Hawke's Bay businessesTrial will provide a local convenient solution for withdrawing cash for business.01 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessMortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cutsLatest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Pop the bubbly, the economic recovery is here (finally)OPINION: Never mind the arrival of Ikea; the economic recovery has arrived.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A good place to be in': How the Reserve Bank sees house prices trackingSteady rises could be on the cards but it may be too early to call it a structural change.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank comfortable, despite markets suggesting fixed mortgage rates might rise soonDid the Reserve Bank really expect markets to react the way they have?27 Nov 05:30 AM
Business'11-year high' - Business confidence soars as recovery takes holdANZ's Business Outlook survey shows a big bounce in optimism across the board.27 Nov 01:20 AM
BusinessReserve Bank gets new chair, board memberFormer NZ Post chair, CEO adviser joins board eight months after Adrian Orr's exit.26 Nov 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHas the Reserve Bank just put unhelpful upward pressure on mortgage rates?Market reaction to OCR cut suggests the Reserve Bank may have bungled its comms - again. 26 Nov 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyJob-finding rate at worst level in 30 yearsIt's a 'low-hire, low-fire labour market' as firms are scared to let staff go, RBNZ says.26 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandMajor banks cut mortgage rates after Reserve Bank slashes OCR to 2.25%The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate now sits at 2.25% after a 25-point reduction.26 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Will the RBNZ really be boring again in 2026? Here's hopingOPINION: If the economy goes well in 2026 then rates may stay on hold all year.26 Nov 03:57 AM
BusinessOCR cut to 2.25%: Reserve Bank Governor says aim is 'bring back boring' Christian Hawkesby said the RBNZ expected to be 'off the front pages' in 2026.26 Nov 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: View from across the Tasman, UBS takes a look at NZ economyANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.26 Nov 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'One and done': Reserve Bank narrows odds on new Governor cutting rates in FebruaryThe RBNZ has delivered the expected cut but suggested this might be the last.26 Nov 02:01 AM
Official Cash RateInterest rate call: The RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to comeThe RBNZ cuts the official cash rate and hints at what's to come. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Nov 12:53 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Luxon talks KiwiSaver and NZ SuperChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Tracy Brown and Hunter McGregor all featured. 26 Nov 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOCR Preview: Another rate cut coming - but will it be the last?With a 25-point rate cut widely expected, questions will turn to Reserve Bank forecasts24 Nov 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Asset recycling - a good call, but no cash cowA closer look at what the Government actually owns. 20 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCurrency'A rude shock': Kiwi dollar dive hits Christmas travellers to AustraliaThe New Zealand dollar has slumped to about A87c, near a 12-year low.18 Nov 02:21 AM
EconomyReserve Bank building could be closed for weeks due to asbestosContamination complicates refurbishment of maximum-security cash vaults. 12 Nov 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank's Auckland office lease cost quadruples to $56mFinance Minister Nicola Willis wants the bank to sublease the space.11 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Employment data dominates quiet day on NZ sharemarketThe NZ sharemarket was down with no real trend driving the change.05 Nov 05:14 AM
Agribusiness'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef pricesThe Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.04 Nov 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr threatens legal action against one of his fiercest criticsCentral banking magazine and blogger remove allegedly defamatory article.04 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessLocking in your mortgage: Is now the time to fix for 5% or less?Westpac and BNZ now offer five-year fixes at 4.99%, last seen in 2021.02 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandBank introduces lowest advertised mortgage rate on the marketThe move puts it ahead of its competitors, which are offering one-year rates of 4.49%. 28 Oct 04:00 PM
