Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket dips as Reserve Bank holds OCR steadyThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.7% as the Official Cash Rate stayed at 3.25%.09 Jul 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for KiwisThe Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.09 Jul 06:00 AM
BusinessReserve Bank keeps OCR on hold at 3.25%Economists are divided over the Reserve Bank's next move.09 Jul 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Finance Minister eyeing tax settings ahead of potential election-year changesA 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEconomists divided over Reserve Bank's next OCR callSlow growth and sticky inflation are key issues.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordableOPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.04 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessHouse-building trend still soft as annual consents fallMay's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.01 Jul 05:00 AM
PoliticsNew Reserve Bank board member revealed – and he's a familiar faceHe also previously criticised the bank's actions during Covid.01 Jul 04:07 AM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
EconomyConsumer confidence rises as lower mortgage rates boost optimismA fifth of Kiwis expect to be better off this time next year, up by eight points.27 Jun 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banksLawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process. 26 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why do we need more migrants when 200,000 people are on the dole?ANALYSIS: We already know what happens to NZ's economy when the borders are closed.25 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law changeBanks are to benefit from the controversial decision.24 Jun 04:00 AM
Business$12,500 a year in savings? ASB cuts rates to match rivalsRate-cutting merry-go-round continues as home owners set to save thousands of dollars.22 Jun 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.22 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to expect from today's GDP data?Economists expect the recovery continued during the first quarter of the year.18 Jun 04:00 PM
BusinessMedian house prices down again, sales taking longer: monthly reportEconomists have reacted to the updated figures: are May public holidays to blame? 17 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna GaiThe Reserve Bank says no new information was disclosed in the speech.15 Jun 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Deep, deep hole': Kiwibank economists call for more OCR cutsEconomists expect a 25bp cut next month or in August, with another by year-end.13 Jun 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve BankOPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
PoliticsReserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticismThe bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.12 Jun 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: RBNZ's lack of transparency erodes its credibilityWhy Adrian Orr and Neil Quigley should've put the institution first in their spat.11 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandAdrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank Governor over a funding disagreementWellington Business Editor Jenée Tibshraeny explains Orr wanted $1 billion plus for the next five years, which his board deemed excessive.Watch11 Jun 04:46 AM
EconomyInternal documents reveal why Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank GovernorReserve Bank finally releases documents unveiling story behind Orr's departure.10 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information releaseAssistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.06 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Should you take NZ Super if you don't need it?ANALYSIS: Framed in even more basic terms: is the pension a benefit or a right?03 Jun 09:00 PM
BusinessANZ cuts home loan rates, lowest rate in three yearsThe bank has cut all of its home loan rates and the majority of its term deposits.03 Jun 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEnd of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cutsThe average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage. 29 May 05:38 AM
BusinessThe first image of NZ's new 10c coin featuring King Charles IIIReserve Bank shows off new coin but public faces wait for it to go into circulation. 29 May 04:48 AM
PoliticsLuxon says bad healthcare and safety fears driving skilled Kiwis offshoreThe PM said he has a long-term plan to retain workers and build an 'awesome future'.28 May 08:55 PM
BusinessBanks drop interest rates after Reserve Bank cuts OCRThe Official Cash Rate was dropped from 3.5 to 3.25%. ANZ and BNZ have begun moving. 28 May 07:04 PM