BusinessUnemployment hits 5.2% – highest rate since 2020 with 16,000 more jobless in past yearNew labour market data show tough times for job seekers.06 Aug 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannWhat the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market dataANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.05 Aug 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBorrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer termsOne-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.05 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meetingReserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.30 Jul 06:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers lookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.29 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHousing market down, council rates up in latest ANZ property focus report findingsPeople who bought pre-pandemic would have had capital gains but later buyers would not.24 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Sorry Adrian lost his cool' - The Reserve Bank email officials wouldn't releaseNicola Willis conveys her 'disappointment' to the Reserve Bank.23 Jul 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInsider spills beans on Adrian Orr’s resignation – Treasury confirms an allegationNicola Willis tries to keep her distance.23 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why Reserve Bank can probably ignore return of inflation ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.22 Jul 09:00 PM
InflationIs Sir John Key right, can the Reserve Bank ignore inflation?Liam Dann and Ryan Bridge discuss Sir John Key's views on inflation. Video / Herald NOWWatch22 Jul 07:00 PM
BusinessWillis continues to be tight-lipped on Orr's contentious resignationFinance Minister Nicola Willis comments on a leak regarding what led to Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Jul 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsReserve Bank chair denies conflict of interest amid Waikato medical school dealThe Government has agreed to spend more than $82m to help build the school.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInflation preview: Rising prices a risk to RBNZ's effort to avoid danger zoneDomestic inflation is above historic averages, a major concern for the Reserve Bank.20 Jul 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Sir John Key believes interest rates are stifling NZ growthHe also criticised former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr's monetary policy.18 Jul 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraReserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.16 Jul 03:00 AM
BusinessFormer Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr joins Cook Islands Super boardOrr previously supported the fund's formation with strategic advice.15 Jul 10:26 PM
Herald NOWHow the economy needs to adjust to the ageing populationSimplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub talks to Ryan Bridge on how the economy needs to adjust to ageing population.Watch15 Jul 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their biteANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.15 Jul 07:00 PM
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
