EconomyTreasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printingThe agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.10 Apr 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyLower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée TibshraenyMonetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.09 Apr 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarketThe NZX slides despite some rate relief.09 Apr 06:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOCR decision: RBNZ expected to cut rates further on tariff downturnThe RBNZ cut the OCR by 25 basis points but hinted that it is prepared to go further.09 Apr 03:54 AM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank cuts OCR by 25 basis points to 3.5%, banks trim floating home loan ratesThe RBNZ says it has scope to lower OCR further as effect of US tariffs become clearer. 09 Apr 02:12 AM
EconomyChristian Hawkesby appointed Reserve Bank governor for six monthsNicola Willis made the appointment on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank board. 08 Apr 03:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmid tariff turmoil, will the Reserve Bank cut again?The RBNZ is due to make its first rate call since Adrian Orr's departure.07 Apr 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarterOPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.06 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyRevealed: What Nicola Willis was told ahead of Adrian Orr’s shock resignationDocuments show Orr wasn't meant to resign before the RBNZ hosted a big conference.02 Apr 01:00 AM
PropertyHousing glut: Auckland’s biggest agency has record unsold stockSome Auckland vendors had begun to expect higher prices, REINZ said of February data.01 Apr 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Could Trump tariffs mean lower OCR, plus why house prices are just ‘plodding’OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.01 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceBillions sitting idle: Should banks be more proactive to help us earn interest? A closer look at which banks prompt customers to get more bang for this buck.31 Mar 08:00 PM
Banking and financeRBNZ to review controversial bank rules, championed by Adrian OrrDecision comes as banks lobby for loosening of rules.30 Mar 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?20 Mar 02:57 AM
Business‘Rate wars’: How much further will they fall?'The fixation with short fixes might be about to come to an end,' says Kelvin Davidson.19 Mar 07:05 PM
BusinessWhat home loan borrowers are doing - have they made the right call?Mortgage broker says more people are fixing for longer.12 Mar 07:27 PM
BusinessIMF cautions Govt against pushing Reserve Bank too hardOrganisation releases findings of NZ economy review. 12 Mar 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: How miserable are we? - ranking NZ on the ‘misery index’ Liam Dann looks at how New Zealand’s recovery stacking up against the Aussies11 Mar 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHow Orr’s departure from the RBNZ could benefit banks and lift the OCRBNZ economist Stephen Toplis issues a warning. 11 Mar 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Adrian Orr was never boring - perhaps that was his biggest problemOPINION: Orr leaves in a political climate unsuited to his style.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: How the Reserve Bank can get back on trackThe next governor should focus on traditional central banking roles.07 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Don’t judge - there’s more to Adrian Orr than his Covid recordOPINION: The departing Reserve Bank Governor has made mistakes but chalked up wins too.07 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsSpeculation remains over why Adrian Orr resigned The Reserve Bank has not confirmed if Orr is even in the country this week. 07 Mar 07:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWillis gets advice on overriding controversial RBNZ rules championed by OrrFinance Minister says some deregulation could boost the economy.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Next Reserve Bank Governor needs to have more than just the right qualificationsOPINION: Adrian Orr's departure is not only a shock but is embarrassing for New Zealand.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump commentsOPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment. 06 Mar 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho could replace Adrian Orr as Reserve Bank Governor?As Orr departs, what's next for interest rates and the future direction of the RBNZ?05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: Tariff wars send sharemarket down furtherThe local index fell for a third consecutive day.05 Mar 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThomas CoughlanAnalysis: What’s behind Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s shock resignation?ANALYSIS: Orr’s resignation is quite unlike other public sector exits,05 Mar 04:21 AM
BusinessReserve Bank board chair speaks after Adrian Orr’s resignationHe will step down from the role at the end of March.05 Mar 04:02 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis fronts the media following the resignation Adrian OrrFinance Minister Nicola Willis fronting the media at Parliament following the resignation of RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr. Video / Mark MitchellWatch05 Mar 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentProperty investors are back, borrowing almost twice as much as a year agoWill they send house prices through the roof again? 28 Feb 12:26 AM
BusinessConfidence lifts but consumers 'hardly gung ho'Consumers feeling more upbeat, but a way to go still.27 Feb 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cutThe Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.26 Feb 11:00 PM