Official Cash RateEurozone future not bright, despite Irish rescueIreland's travails may be short-lived, but the eurozone's future is not looking good.22 Nov 07:30 PM
EconomyFed must spend up to stop markets going into tailspinCentral bankers would like to be able to get back to business as usual.20 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessNZ has fourth lowest GST rate in OECD: surveyNew Zealand has one of the lowest GST rates in the OECD, despite households now being charged at a higher rate than before.18 Oct 10:45 PM
EconomyGovt claims credit for six-year inflation lowThe Government is claiming credit for low price rises, saying people have more money in their pockets on the back on low inflation and increasing wages.18 Oct 05:52 AM
EconomyAnnual inflation 1.5pc, lowest since 2004Latest inflation stats show a 1.1pc rise in the CPI for the September quarter, which means an annual inflation rate of 1.5pc.18 Oct 12:30 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateTame inflation may show high dollar is doing Bollard's workNew Zealand probably recorded the tamest inflation in a decade in the third quarter, helped by a tepid economy and a rapidly appreciating currency.14 Oct 07:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar eases ahead of QSBO, RBA meetingThe New Zealand dollar fell from a 10-month high as a pick-up in American housing data polished the appeal of the beaten-down greenback.04 Oct 08:15 PM
Official Cash RateEarthquake means no OCR hike till 2011, says economistThe Christchurch earthquake means the Reserve Bank is now unlikely to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) again until next year, ASB economists say.10 Sep 02:15 AM
Aged careSavings Working Group unveiled by GovtThe Govt has announced details of a new 'Savings Working Group' designed to come up with ideas to improve NZ's savings record.23 Aug 11:45 PM