ANZ's Commodities Index gained 3.5 per cent in February
The twin canal crises are impacting smaller Kiwi exporters especially.
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Houses for sale flood Auckland market, hit 11-year peak
Sale numbers plummet, new listings skyrocket: not a market in recovery at all.
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
Consumer confidence up but no miracle cure for retail, ANZ says
Confidence rose but many people surveyed were still wary of buying big-ticket items.
‘We got this one totally wrong’ - ANZ responds to RBNZ’s OCR call
The Reserve Bank held firm and kept the OCR on hold at 5.5 per cent.
Exclusive: Sir John Key on leaving ANZ, a new life and Hawaii house with Bronagh - and interest rates
'I said [to Bronagh]: Just be careful when you get to know me... you may not like me!'
Sir John Key to step down as ANZ NZ chair, leave ANZ Group board
Key became chair of ANZ NZ in 2018 after joining the board a year earlier.
To hike or not to hike - economists divided on RBNZ's big rate call
ANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.
'A simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe
'This should have happened years ago,' Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says.
To save or invest: Warning as bank term deposits hit $213b
ANZ banking exec reveals what's really happening in people's accounts.
Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records
Data from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.
Consumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains low
A new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.
ANZ cuts mortgage and deposit rates, ASB picks OCR cut by August
The bank is one of the first to drop its home loan rates.
Retailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rush
But consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.
OCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?
With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?
NZ 'winning the war on inflation', no more rate hikes needed, Kiwibank says
Economists are reassessing their interest rate outlooks after inflation data surprised.
The Warehouse and union in mediation, broader retail crime a concern
Strike at Warehouse sparks talks, union also juggles bank tensions, retail crime worries.
NZ no longer in recession, GDP result exceeds expectations
Strong exports, IT services, manufacturing helped drive growth in second quarter.
Are we out of recession? Economists make their picks
After two quarters of contraction, has the economy rebounded - and can it last?
Farmers put off debt repayment as economic pressure tightens
Lower farmgate returns, shock milk price drop and rising costs bite bottom lines.
‘Pretty darn good’: Sir John Key upbeat despite debt stress, China’s economy
The chair of NZ's biggest bank reflected on the state of our economy on his 62nd birthday.
Westpac, several smaller banks lift home loan rates - again
More banks have announced changes to their home loan rates.
Consumer confidence up but cost of living continues to bite
ANZ Roy Morgan's consumer confidence survey this month was'"markedly up' on May.
Banks’ preparations for tough times could dampen profits
KPMG sees banks continuing to make provisions for higher bad debts.
Heavy traffic index up - but 'real' recession still expected
Are we there yet? 'Muddlling' economy a sign of colliding forces, bank says.
Scam concerns intrude on big bank probe announcement
The nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.
Consumer confidence falls flat, Kiwis slightly more hopeful
ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index in May showed Kiwis expect inflation to ease.
Retail sales down, signs of 'stark' year for Kiwi households
Some sectors sacrificed as surging cost of living forces tough choices.
Inflation expected to get back in its box in two years
Experts believe interest rate hikes are working.
Markets with Madison: Bank profits have peaked, Apple eats their lunch
ANZ's CEO expects mega-profits to decline from here.
ANZ defends billion-dollar-plus first half profit
ANZ first half rise by 1 per cent to $1.1 billion.
Consumers still wary about the economy - ANZ
ANZ-Roy Morgan's consumer confidence index is still "extremely low" this month.
Six reasons why one Ponsonby Central restaurant failed
'Business was already financially struggling with high overheads and staffing issues.'