New Zealand'Demise of our country': Manufacturing boss paints bleak economic pictureThe director has given an honest account of the struggle businesses and employees face.18 Sep 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Got my full backing': PM Luxon defends Nicola Willis after GDP declineGDP shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, more than double the forecast drop.18 Sep 10:06 PM
Official Cash RateNew member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCRAgribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.18 Sep 02:57 AM
InflationFood prices lift 5% in August year, Stats NZ data showsBeef mince has risen $3.40 in 12 months, costing $22.53 per kilo in August.15 Sep 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailVisa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge banOfficials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon 07 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase request05 Sep 04:42 AM
PremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve Bank01 Sep 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too lowOPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.31 Aug 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinesses still feeling winter chill, confidence surveys showFirms are still waiting for an economic recovery to kick in.28 Aug 02:06 AM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: The case for higher-risk funds in retirementOPINION: Are Kiwis too cautious too soon with their investment plans?25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessRetail sales better than expected in June quarter Overall growth was modest but suggested the sector may be turning a corner.25 Aug 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyRace for Reserve Bank governorship heats up – who are the contenders? There are numerous other candidates he believes should be fairly assessed for the role.21 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Reserve Bank and polls give Luxon a reprieveOPINION: Westpac speculates tax cuts could be back on the Government’s agenda.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateTwo more rate cuts to come: RBNZ to the rescue as recovery stallsA gloomy economic outlook's convinced the RBNZ to lower its expected interest rate track.20 Aug 05:00 AM
Business'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with OrrThe former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.17 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
InflationFood prices lift 5%: Milk, butter and cheese drive riseAll five food groups recorded higher prices compared to last year, stats show. 14 Aug 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
BusinessUnemployment hits 5.2% – highest rate since 2020 with 16,000 more jobless in past yearNew labour market data show tough times for job seekers.06 Aug 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNZ can absorb 15% tariff shock – ANZ group chief economist Trump tariffs will hurt exports but the macroeconomy can cope, an economist says.04 Aug 03:00 AM
EmploymentUnemployment expected to hit nine-year highEconomists fear the labour market downturn will be prolonged.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescriptionOPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Butter backlash overlooks farming's crucial economic roleOPINION: Why butter prices reflect New Zealand's agricultural success.01 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation loomsOPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.31 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHousing market down, council rates up in latest ANZ property focus report findingsPeople who bought pre-pandemic would have had capital gains but later buyers would not.24 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.23 Jul 03:00 AM
InflationIs Sir John Key right, can the Reserve Bank ignore inflation?Liam Dann and Ryan Bridge discuss Sir John Key's views on inflation. Video / Herald NOWWatch22 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAugust rate cut 'as close to a done deal as can be the case' - Stephen ToplisDespite food price headlines, inflation continues to ease in the core of the economy. 21 Jul 04:19 AM
BusinessInflation hits 12-month high, but enough 'comfort' for likely August rate cut The consumers price index increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter.21 Jul 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister OPINION: Regardless of who is to blame, rising food prices will be a political hot potato.19 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessFood stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spikeThe latest Selected Price Index shows food price inflation continues to rise.16 Jul 11:24 PM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
