BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dodges recession, 2011 optimism growsNew Zealand avoided a double-dip recession last year, with latest GDP figures showing economic growth of 0.2pc in the December 2010 quarter. Manufacturing activity drove the expansion, up 2.5 per cent.23 Mar 11:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNew Zealand dollar falls against greenback as Japan crisis worsens16 Mar 07:45 PM
BDBDEconomyAuckland property sales lift in FebruaryThe number of house sales in Auckland bounced back from January's slump, with new listings returning to more normal levels.02 Mar 11:30 PM
Official Cash RateBNZ, Kiwibank follow the trend, cutting interest ratesBNZ and Kiwibank have joined the other banks and cut mortgage rates.02 Mar 10:15 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar near 6-month TWI low on quake and LibyaThe New Zealand dollar has fallen to a near six-month low on a trade-weighted basis.24 Feb 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateChristchurch earthquake to prompt OCR cut, says ASB economistAn ASB Bank economist says she expects Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent in part due to the economic impact of the Christchurch earthquake.23 Feb 11:00 PM
Official Cash RateBanks recover from 2009 rout but lending slow, says reportLending to customers at New Zealand's banks grew by a meagre 0.7 per cent in the second half of their financial year, a new report shows.10 Feb 04:30 PM
PropertyTerm deposits most popular NZ investment choice, surveyJust 6 per cent of investors think shares offer the best rate of return, while rental property is still a popular investment, according to a survey by ASB.06 Feb 08:00 PM
AgribusinessThe $47 billion rural hangoverThink it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.06 Feb 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>David Chaplin:</i> KiwiSaver defaults face death sentenceAbolishing the KiwiSaver default scheme ...01 Feb 08:30 PM
