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
InflationReserve Bank of Australia surprises markets, holds cash rate at 3.85%Only six of 37 economists predicted the RBA would keep rates unchanged.08 Jul 05:45 AM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.22 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessMeat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data showsFood prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.16 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna Gai15 Jun 08:32 PM
PremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: RBNZ's lack of transparency erodes its credibility11 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information releaseAssistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.06 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessSlower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.03 Jun 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its betsThe bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.28 May 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAnother rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first timeThe Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.25 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNew Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations risingThe Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.21 May 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset? OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyUpbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steamStrong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spotsOPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair. 10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase creditedThe labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.07 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.07 May 12:30 AM
EconomyBusiness confidence falls as tariff turmoil takes a tollThe new survey still pointed to some signs of economic recovery.30 Apr 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to riseOPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the upConsumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations. 23 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news. 22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and fasterOPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructureDepartures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor. 17 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessAnnual inflation up to 2.5% New CPI data shows rents drove an increase in inflation.16 Apr 10:52 PM
WorldFed chief warns Trump's tariffs could stoke inflation, hurt growthNasdaq slides 4.5% after Powell's warning.16 Apr 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew inflation data due today: Are prices on the rise again?Global tariff turmoil is making the inflation outlook more uncertain.16 Apr 04:01 PM
BusinessGloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery faltersGDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.16 Apr 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: Measuring tariff turmoil uncertainty... plus inflation risksLiam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news15 Apr 09:00 PM
InflationFood prices jump 3.5% in MarchGrocery prices increased 0.9%, with chocolate and yoghurt leading the rise.14 Apr 11:42 PM
