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What does a ceasefire mean for your mortgage? | Ryan Bridge TODAY

ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley on what the ceasefire means for your mortgage. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 9, 2026

Morning Headlines | Israel hits Lebanon with wave of air strikes, and drug seizures at NZ's border on the rise | Thursday, April 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Editorial: Economic recovery won't rescue the kids left behind and living in poverty

OPINION: Charities report families are now choosing between food and fuel as prices rise.

Grim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shock

The bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.

ANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auction

ANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season.

Reserve Bank holds OCR at 2.25%, warns of economic weakness

The outlook is clouded by the Middle East conflict and oil shock.

Inside Economics: D-day for Reserve Bank, but do we have more options than the Aussies?

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Record number of mum-and-dad landlords plan sell-offs as costs bite and outlook darkens

A survey of 200 landlords found 38% now plan to sell their rentals.

Bevan Graham: NZ is piling up a financial bill younger Kiwis cannot pay

OPINION: Stronger KiwiSaver balances do not cut the fiscal bill for NZ Super.