PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news. 07 May 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase creditedThe labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.07 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.07 May 12:30 AM
Economy'Significant risk': Tariffs heighten volatility, Reserve Bank warnsBanks have strong capital to maintain credit flows amid market volatility.06 May 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
BusinessAI could make crashes worse, amplify herd behaviour: Reserve BankOne expert says the report doesn't go far enough, another says it overplays the risks.05 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUnemployment set to rise to highest level in nearly a decadeLabour market data will also reveal how fast wages are rising.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr surfaces for farewell party with Reserve Bank staffThe party and gift combined cost more than $6000.02 May 06:04 AM
New ZealandReserve Bank may need to make deeper OCR cuts - ASBAn ASB economist says the RBNZ may have to cut its benchmark cash rate even further.29 Apr 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCurrencyRBNZ makes whopper currency trade to boost crisis-time firepowerThe bank's foreign currency intervention capacity hits a record $26.7 billion.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation MinistryThe ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news. 22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Political interference': Concerns over RBNZ's capital rules reviewConflict zone: NZ's independent central bank and the Finance Minister's agenda.22 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and fasterOPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructureDepartures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor. 17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘I wasn’t happy’ Nicola Willis responds to Reserve Bank’s $50m splurgeThe funding shake-up explained.16 Apr 11:13 PM
BusinessAnnual inflation up to 2.5% New CPI data shows rents drove an increase in inflation.16 Apr 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew inflation data due today: Are prices on the rise again?Global tariff turmoil is making the inflation outlook more uncertain.16 Apr 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'Cool heads, steady hand on the tiller': RBNZ responds to trade warPaul Conway says the Reserve Bank won't overreact. 15 Apr 01:07 AM
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