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
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Has the Reserve Bank shot itself in the foot? Uncertainty could spell more OCR cuts ... or not. 28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its betsThe bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.28 May 05:12 AM
BusinessReserve Bank cuts OCR to 3.25%, mortgage rates fallThe vote to reduce the OCR was not unanimous.28 May 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ's big rate call today, plus are flat whites cheaper now than in the 1990s?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.27 May 11:45 PM
BusinessMajor NZ bank cuts home loan rates ahead of OCR decisionThe Reserve Bank is widely expected to cut the Official Cash Rate tomorrow.26 May 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAnother rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first timeThe Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.25 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNew Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations risingThe Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.21 May 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMultiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exitNicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset? OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportNZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rulesThe NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyUpbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steamStrong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spotsOPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair. 10 May 05:00 PM
BusinessButter prices: Here’s how much they might still riseThe price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.09 May 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessANZ NZ's first-half profit edges up to $1.16 billionChief executive Antonia Watson says the flat result reflects the state of the economy.07 May 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming monthsThe money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.07 May 09:00 PM