OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy is a slim-fit suit in the wrong decadeCOMMENT: Are we near the end of a cycle? Or has something fundamentally changed?26 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeTrump seeking advice on firing US central bank bossNews of Trump's discussions about Jerome Powell prompted rebukes from lawmakers.23 Dec 04:22 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A gloomy outlook is as Kiwi as jandals and mince piesCOMMENT: We tend to see pessimism as a healthy view.17 Nov 04:00 PM
EconomyWhy petrol prices got slammed into reverseWe spend all year worrying about soaring petrol prices - why have they suddenly plunged?16 Nov 05:09 AM
EmploymentNZ hits 'full employment' - is this as good as it gets?What does the lowest unemployment rate in 10 years really mean for the economy?14 Nov 03:55 AM
EmploymentGlobal giants pick NZ rates and dollar to riseEnjoy the mortgage war while it lasts.09 Nov 04:00 PM
CompaniesLiam Dann: Boo! The October effect spooks markets againCOMMENT: Why do markets get spooked at Halloween?30 Oct 09:43 PM
PoliticsPeter Lyons: Financial Armageddon isn't coming just yetThe financial sector still regards itself as 'too big to be allowed to fail'25 Oct 11:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: No time for spend and hopeGlobal debt levels are at all-time highs, limiting our options if growth stalls.25 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyKiwi dollar takes a dive: What it means for youThe dollar has fallen 2.3 per cent against the greenback this week alone.05 Oct 06:23 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Is growth really running out of puff?The latest business survey was downbeat again, but does that tell the whole story?04 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyNZIER: Economic risks rising but growth still solidThe NZ Institute of Economic Research has revised down growth outlook but remains positive28 Aug 03:17 AM
EconomyKiwi dollar tumbles: What it means for NZ and for youThat holiday meal out in San Fran or New York is 10 per cent more expensive than in April.09 Aug 07:26 PM
Economy'Watch, worry and wait', says Reserve Bank GovernorThe Reserve Bank expects rates to remain on hold until 2020.09 Aug 06:05 AM
EmploymentDigging down: What business confidence tells usThe economist running ANZ's Business Outlook explains how it works and what it might mean.08 Aug 02:01 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wile E. Coyote and the debt cliffThe world can't shake its the debt habit -- and that adds to the level of economic risk.28 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: It's time to give Government a chanceCOMMENT: Why the gloom? A couple of big policies aside, Govt seems pragmatic and cautious.19 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThe straight talker: New Governor, new style at RBNZMāori, sign language and humour: new Governor brings fresh style to Reserve Bank09 May 10:37 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Governor ready to stamp his markCOMMENT: A new Governor doesn't mean big changes to your mortgage rate outlook.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Reserve Bank not reined in by new charterEDITORIAL: A numerical target provides a much sharper focus than any formula of words.02 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentWill big Reserve Bank reforms move your mortgage rates?The new Government's reforms of the Reserve Bank Act are far from radical, economists say.25 Mar 10:21 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why National's new leader is irrelevantCOMMENT: The real political battles this year won't involve the Opposition.03 Mar 04:00 PM
CompaniesReserve Bank untroubled by market turmoilThe Reserve Bank left rate unchanged but shifts forecasts for stronger growth out to 2019.08 Feb 04:48 AM
EconomyEconomy has been humming but is there trouble ahead?New forecasts from Infometrics paint a slower growth path for the NZ economy in 2018.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EconomyInterest rates to rise as rock-star economy singsThe rock star economy will do fine under new management, says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham24 Jan 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWho are NZ's economic think tanks?Left, right, middle -- the three think tanks vying to influence NZ's direction18 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionInterest rates sure to rise?A lift in mortgage rates and business borrowing costs isn't a sure thing18 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannPoor Bill - GDP revisions paint rosier picture of economyHistorical revision of GDP tells the good times were even better than we thought.21 Dec 02:00 AM
EconomyOrr a politically savvy choice for Reserve BankAdrian Orr has been a prominent personality on financial markets for more than 20 years12 Dec 04:29 AM
CompaniesWho is new Reserve Bank boss Adrian Orr?Adrian Orr's appointment as Reserve Bank Governor has been met with approval by economists11 Dec 07:29 AM
Banking and financeSuper Fund boss Adrian Orr named new Reserve Bank GovernorSuper Fund chief executive Adrian Orr has been named new governor of the Reserve Bank11 Dec 02:55 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Where did inflation go?Prices aren't rising much, but there's no need for the Reserve Bank to step on the gas.07 Dec 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Pity governor is going after smart LVR callEDITORIAL: The Reserve Bank surprised many by moving to ease LVR restrictions.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Why the long faces about the economy?Gloom in the latest surveys doesn't reflect the positive outlook.09 Nov 06:40 PM
