InflationBanks tip earlier OCR rises after inflation tops RBNZ forecastThe Consumers Price Index shows rates and power drove inflation up in December quarter.23 Jan 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesHome-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottomThose hanging out for rates to fall in December might have missed the boat.22 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStubborn inflation could see interest rates rise sooner than forecastThe inflation rate is expected to exceed Reserve Bank forecasts.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Trump, tariffs and central banks – Winston Peters is our TalleyrandOPINION: Practical diplomacy beats moral posturing in the age of Trump.21 Jan 01:00 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'She's new in the job' – PM, Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters' rebuke of RBNZ GovernorThe Governor should have sought advice before signing, the PM says.19 Jan 03:31 AM
BusinessFive things to watch in NZ’s economy in 2026ASB economist says 2026 holds the most promise in years.18 Jan 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Bravo Breman, but where's Luxon as Trump wreaks havoc?OPINION: The Government has yet to stand up for what NZ believes is important.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Speculation about US action in Iran and talks about the future of Greenland | Wednesday, January 15, 2026Watch15 Jan 01:57 AM
Politics'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figureThe Finance Minister is keeping silent on the matter.14 Jan 01:52 AM
PoliticsNZ Reserve Bank Governor backs US counterpart against TrumpAnna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.13 Jan 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBusiness confidence rises to highest level since 2014What it means for interest rates.12 Jan 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.03 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.30 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: What was really behind RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr's shock resignation?OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan. 29 Dec 08:00 PM
Economy'Easier to get growth out of an economic hole': Did we survive 2025?Liquidations and unemployment are both sitting at decade-high levels.24 Dec 04:56 PM
New ZealandWestpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgagesThe rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.18 Dec 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStrong growth: GDP up by 1.1% in third quarter, better than expectedThe 1.1% rise was broad-based, with 14 of 16 industries growing.17 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandRate whiplash: ASB, BNZ hike long fixes but trim six-month home loansASB has cut its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to a 'market-leading' 4.65%. 17 Dec 06:39 PM
Banking and financeRBNZ cuts cost of controversial bank capital rules - will customers see savings?Changes to make banks more competitive, but also more risky.16 Dec 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ Governor fires another 'calm down' shot at markets, as mortgage rates riseAnna Breman speaks to the Herald. 16 Dec 04:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyReserve Bank Governor explains why she talked down the marketReserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman does her first interview with the Herald, just over a fortnight into the job. Video / Mark MitchellWatch16 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessReserve Bank Governor finally talks market down; ANZ latest to hike mortgage ratesAnna Breman says market conditions have tightened 'beyond' what the bank intended.15 Dec 04:43 AM
BusinessASB faces $6.73m penalty for breaching money laundering and terrorism laws'We didn’t get this right and I apologise for that,' the ASB's chief executive says.14 Dec 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNo reprieve for Willis expected from Treasury forecasts, as return to surplus in questionThe return to surplus may be pushed out again.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Business'Return of the investor': Kiwibank forecasts brighter economic days aheadNZ dodged trade war bullets and now the housing market and retail spending are picking up.13 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBanks accused of unnecessarily hiking mortgage ratesAre banks putting profits ahead of NZ's economic recovery?12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessASB quietly stops offering some mortgage rate discountsBank's move comes as Westpac increases its mortgage and term deposit rates.11 Dec 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReserve Bank spending under fire – between-office travel cost hits $850kThe bank's costs for between-office travel in the age of Zoom has been labelled 'waste'.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 10, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Reserve Bank Governor asked to cut spending; 36-year-old man charged with murder and assault | Wednesday December 10, 2025Watch10 Dec 04:24 AM
Official Cash RateNew Reserve Bank Governor responds to Westpac hiking interest rates, despite OCR cutWestpac has hiked its longer-term mortgage and term deposit rates by 30 basis points.09 Dec 08:28 PM
Official Cash RateWestpac lifts interest rates by whopping 30 basis pointsIs this what the Reserve Bank wanted?09 Dec 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
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
