PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: There's only so much low interest rates can do to fire up the economyOPINION: The RBNZ believes there's less room to cut rates without reigniting inflation.02 Dec 12:27 AM
BusinessASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term depositsASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.01 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ's grim warning as productivity woes come to a headOPINION: New Zealand faces a future of slow and low GDP growth on its current path.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cash rate cut signals tough times still aheadOPINION: More competition from the banks is needed to give real relief to borrowers.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyReserve Bank governor's warning to homeowners after OCR cutBorrowers told to curb some of their enthusiasm.28 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessOfficial Cash Rate cut: Reserve Bank says more cuts to come in FebruaryBut Governor Adrian Orr warns borrowers not to expect extremely low rates.27 Nov 04:00 AM
Interest rates‘Relief heading into Christmas’: How banks reacted to the OCR cutNew Zealand's major banks moved swiftly to cut home loan rates after the OCR announcement.27 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak on OCR newsChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media on the OCR newsWatch26 Nov 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRefixing the mortgage? What you need to know to avoid a costly mistakeMortgage refixing is a calculated game that could save or cost you thousands of dollars.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Markets with Madison‘Soft-ish landing’: Why rates could be cut quicklyGDP on a per capita basis is terrible, this rates expert says. 24 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate relief coming ... but how much and where to next?The Reserve Bank will this week deliver a new set of forecasts for where rates are headed.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: All eyes on RBNZ's last big call for 2024Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news19 Nov 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanks blame red tape for behind the ball on innovationReserve Bank says leaving banks to their own devices hasn't worked.19 Nov 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessANZ predicts faster economic recoveryWhile the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.17 Nov 11:22 PM
BusinessNew Treasury boss: Public sector insider Iain Rennie appointed for five yearsRennie has served governments across the political spectrum.13 Nov 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More Kiwis out of work – cost of Adrian Orr's inflation war becomes clearOPINION: Jobless should remain front of mind when the RBNZ meets about possible rate cuts.12 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessReserve Bank warns Quest Insurance GroupNon-compliance included prolonged failures to maintain minimum non-life solvency margin.11 Nov 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: Who will pay what to insure your savingsNicola Willis solidifies her position in the competition vs financial stability debate.08 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRBNZ: Trump presidency will be marginally inflationaryGovernor Adrian Orr says the world has gone past 'peak global trade'.06 Nov 10:16 PM
BusinessMega rate cut off the table after better-than-expected unemployment figuresSome described the new job data as 'the last shoe to drop' after tough times.06 Nov 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: I got scammed, now I'm cashing in on my own misfortuneOPINION: Technology is like legs. Excellent when working but crippling when they're not.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessGeopolitics tops Reserve Bank's risk radarMarkets may get more fragmented if conflict and 'deglobalisation' intensify, RBNZ says.04 Nov 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBoom and bust: How the Kiwi housing market compares with the worldThe Reserve Bank has released new research into the New Zealand housing market.30 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school feesThe disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesProperty investors are back, borrowing like they did in 2021Will new debt-to-income restrictions prevent the market from really taking off?24 Oct 05:19 PM
SharesOrr raises concerns about over-priced equitiesReserve Bank Governor wary of geopolitical risks and tensions.24 Oct 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politiciansAntonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.23 Oct 01:31 AM
BusinessRabobank tips an OCR of 3.25% in July next year, with 'risks' to forecastThe effect of interest rate cuts is likely to be felt quicker than previously.22 Oct 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Orr goes to Washington; why markets love low interest ratesOPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.22 Oct 10:05 PM
BusinessReserve Bank may cut cash rate by 75 basis points, but is it justified?Financial markets are pricing in a 20% chance of a 75-basis-point cut.21 Oct 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: Why the RBNZ has to cut the OCR by at least 0.75%OPINION: Our economic data is dire, and the RBNZ must take drastic steps.20 Oct 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Cut the crap – the Reserve Bank has stuffed upOPINION: If the Reserve Bank over-squeezes the economy, Kiwis lose their jobs.19 Oct 05:00 PM