Latest from Reserve Bank of NZ

Letters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?

OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'

Liam Dann: The most brutal and personal economic statistic

OPINION: When inflation bites, we all feel it. But losing your job is personal.

Suncorp sells Asteron Life to Bermuda-based giant in $410m deal

Resolution Life assures the acquisition is different to its 2020 purchase of AMP Life.

Opinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly Walks

OPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.

Big-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence falls

More Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.

Bank switching among mortgage holders hits record high

Floating or going short term makes it easier for borrowers to change bank.

'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversed

The Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.

Market close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation rise

US-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.

Bruce Cotterill: Hard lessons from a tough economic year

Politicians are urged to prioritise unity and decisive action amid economic challenges.

Liam Dann: Don’t panic about worse-than-expected recession

OPINION: It was the worst recession since 1991 – but at least it is behind us.

'Worst since 1991': NZ in deep recession after massive GDP fall

GDP data for the third quarter shows a wipeout.

'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession

Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.

How many years will NZ be in deficit? Treasury to reveal updated forecast

Will spending cuts alone get the books back into surplus?

Popularity of short term mortgage borrowing surges – at a cost

Nearly 90% of new mortgage lending in October was floating or fixed for a year or less.

Oliver Hartwich: From comedy dreams to reshaping NZ public policy

Dr Oliver Hartwich, head of The New Zealand Initiative, pushes for improved education policy.

NZ house values fall for ninth consecutive month, unsold Auckland stock swells

Market in a holding pattern, not falling to any significant extent but not rising either.