BusinessBusiness confidence eases as inflation pressure emergesBusiness confidence has eased from record highs, but remains at historically high levels.29 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandOCR increase ‘could happen as soon as May’Inflation on essentials is running at about 3.8%, above its long-term average.27 Jan 06:20 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam Dann‘Dirty details creep us out the most’: How inflation threatens the recovery - Inside EconomicsANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Why Luxon and Willis should have left the Reserve Bank Governor alone23 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumBusiness'She's new in the job' – PM, Finance Minister weigh in on Winston Peters' rebuke of RBNZ Governor19 Jan 03:31 AM
Politics'Stay in her NZ lane': Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor for commenting on US figure14 Jan 01:52 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is the economic recovery enough to save the coalition?23 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCustomers jump on fixed terms as rates riseANZ is urging customers wanting to fix their rate to use its app or email.18 Dec 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ Governor fires another 'calm down' shot at markets, as mortgage rates riseAnna Breman speaks to the Herald. 16 Dec 04:56 PM
PoliticsRevealed: How much house prices may grow over next four years according to TreasuryThe Half-Year Economic and Fiscal Update has been released today.16 Dec 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessASB quietly stops offering some mortgage rate discountsBank's move comes as Westpac increases its mortgage and term deposit rates.11 Dec 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why a Swedish central banker matters more than Ikea’s meatballsLocal media’s focus on Ikea was intense, while the new Governor made a quiet entrance.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists pick Reserve Bank will have to cut OCR againEconomists at BMI expect a further 25bps cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in 2026.02 Dec 03:24 AM
InflationNew RBNZ Governor keen on transparency, cautious on money printingWill Monetary Policy Committee members start detailing more of their thinking?02 Dec 12:12 AM
BusinessMortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cutsLatest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.01 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessReserve Bank gets new chair, board memberFormer NZ Post chair, CEO adviser joins board eight months after Adrian Orr's exit.26 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandMajor banks cut mortgage rates after Reserve Bank slashes OCR to 2.25%The Reserve Bank's Official Cash Rate now sits at 2.25% after a 25-point reduction.26 Nov 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job statsANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.05 Nov 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam Dann Liam Dann: The economy should emerge leaner and meaner after long downturnOPINION: As painful as it has been, our economy needed to rebalance.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis considered downgrading status of Reserve Bank governorDocuments reveal Treasury wanted the governor removed from the board.21 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationBad news for the Reserve Bank as inflation tipped to top 3%Stats CPI data key for next interest rate call.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldThailand plans domestic tourism boost with visitors downForeign arrivals are forecast to fall 6% in 2025, the first drop in a decade.16 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Demoralising': Renters have lower life satisfaction than homeowners – studyAnd with a 142% increase in rents over the past 16 years, the well-being gap has widened.15 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesReserve Bank: Money printing didn't cause inflation to soarBank does cost-benefit analysis of controversial $55 billion Covid-era programme.15 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Subdued’: Willis says economy turning corner after Reserve Bank moveThe Finance Minister says early data shows growth returned in the September quarter. 08 Oct 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow low the OCR will go: Experts on rates, economy and what to know about your mortgageThe Reserve Bank today delivered a 50 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate.08 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessCovid response: RBNZ admits it could have 'reduced inflation sooner’The RBNZ has released a review of a response to above-target inflation from 2021 to 2024.29 Sep 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam Dann'Transparency builds trust': Incoming RBNZ Governor sets out her vision - Liam DannWestpac economist Kelly Eckhold has taken a look at Anna Breman's track record.26 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Governor, new era but don't expect big changes to interest rate outlookNZ's first female Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, brings a formidable CV to the role.24 Sep 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
