PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleThe Reserve Bank is worst in OECD - Richard PrebbleOPINION: The RBNZ relies on official statistics even though they are prone to be wrong.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Not competitive’: Calls for banks to lower high interest marginsThe Squirrel boss is calling the Aussie-owned banks 'an oligopoly'.24 Feb 10:54 PM
BusinessMortgage wars: ASB, Westpac cut home loan ratesASB and Westpac cut two-year rates to just below 5%.24 Feb 03:40 AM
Markets with MadisonMarkets with Madison: Rate reliefRate relief has arrived, ending two years of economic arrest. But banks may not pass on the cuts - Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse WrightWatch23 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwi home owners floating in a world of uncertaintyOPINION: Borrowers are increasingly banking on better days ahead despite global unrest.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: National’s funny calculations show economy isn’t as good as it thinksOPINION: Calculations from National show households aren't as better off as party thinks.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Three reasons for renewed economic optimism in NZChallenges remain but there are bright spots.21 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessStaff perks: ANZ’s exclusive home loan rate revealedANZ staff receive a special home loan rate as part of benefits.20 Feb 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Focus turns to second half after RBNZ rate cutFocus has turned to those companies who will benefit from this week's RBNZ rate cut.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statisticsOPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rate forecasts great news for National re-electionOPINION: Risks remain if interest rates start rising again in election year.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Business‘Do better’: Reserve Bank governor says retail banks' profit margins should be cutAdrian Orr's comments on Newstalk ZB come after the RBNZ cut the OCR yesterday. 20 Feb 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘Don’t get upset' - Adrian Orr’s mortgage rate warningGlobal instability could soften domestic interest rate relief. 20 Feb 12:00 AM
BusinessHow recent rate cuts could impact your mortgage strategyBanks are expected to offer more fixed-rate cuts after the Official Cash Rate drop.19 Feb 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Stats NZ boss takes fall for inevitable data breachOPINION: 'Has justice been truly served with the resignation of Mark Sowden?' 19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house pricesThe RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.19 Feb 04:35 AM
BusinessReserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explains today's OCR decisionReserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr explained what the decision to cut the OCR by 50 base points means for New Zealanders. Video / RBNZWatch19 Feb 04:26 AM
BusinessWatch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending ratesThe Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.19 Feb 04:22 AM
BusinessWhat does today's OCR announcement mean?Business Editor-at-Large Liam Dann explains the decision the Reserve Bank has made in today's change to the Official Cash Rate. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch19 Feb 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumCurrencyMoney-laundering rule changes could land NZ on undesirable grey listCapital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateBank moves on interest rate cuts ahead of OCR decisionThe move comes ahead of a potential rate cut tomorrow from the Reserve Bank.17 Feb 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOCR preview: Big cut coming this week - but how low will rates go?A 50-basis-point cut this week is near certain but the longer-term track is hard to pick.17 Feb 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Could Trumponomics ruin plans for a rate cut recovery?Local food prices are rising again and US trade policy threatens to lift global inflation.15 Feb 09:12 PM
BusinessASB drops some mortgage ratesBig bank says competition on interest rates is fierce.11 Feb 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Does NZ need a new Thanksgiving Day holiday?OPINION: 'New Zealanders have much to be proud of and thankful for.'09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The most brutal and personal economic statisticOPINION: When inflation bites, we all feel it. But losing your job is personal.08 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesSuncorp sells Asteron Life to Bermuda-based giant in $410m dealResolution Life assures the acquisition is different to its 2020 purchase of AMP Life.02 Feb 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly WalksOPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBig-ticket items a no-go as consumer confidence fallsMore Kiwis now think it's a bad time to buy a major household item in bad news for retail.30 Jan 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBank switching among mortgage holders hits record highFloating or going short term makes it easier for borrowers to change bank.30 Jan 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'It's not going to work, mate': Seymour wants bank capital rules reversedThe Associate Finance Minister has revived a years-long debate about banking regulation.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Sharemarket dips after 2.2% inflation riseUS-listed Rocket Lab hit a record high, with its shares rising 30%.22 Jan 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBig rate cut still on the cards after inflation dataA decent fall in non-tradeable inflation should hearten the Reserve Bank.22 Jan 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Business optimistic on New Year despite uncertain recoveryOPINION: But cuts to the Official Cash Rate will take time to flow through to borrowers.16 Jan 04:00 PM