Banking and financeCentral banker sees future of money in BitcoinWant to know what central bankers will do in the next few years? There's a Bank of England website page you need to read.22 Sep 08:00 PM
EconomyHas property market finally peaked?Auction clearance rates have dropped and attendance rates are down as soaring prices flatten out.22 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDCurrencyDollar falls amid rate hike jittersNew Zealand dollar drops after US Federal Reserve talked up the chances of US rate hike.21 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessCutting through the hype about a Fed hikeLet's take a deep breath: It shouldn't matter that much whether the Federal decides this week to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, or possibly even less.17 Sep 02:00 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ still growing: GDP up 0.4pcOur economy grew - but less than expected in the second quarter of the year, as agriculture and mining recovered.16 Sep 11:05 PM
Official Cash RateHow ignorance undermines the Reserve BankNew research finds that many businesses in NZ do not have a clear understanding of inflation rates, much less the role of the central bank.12 Sep 02:00 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank cuts mortgage rates againState-owned bank now offering six-month rates of 5.19 per cent - and 4.59 per cent for a two-year term.10 Sep 11:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve cuts rates, banks follow suitMost economists expect the bank to now retain an easing bias, with some tipping the rate to drop to 2 per cent.09 Sep 10:58 PM
Banking and financeDollar falls on OCR cutThe kiwi dollar has fallen by a full US cent this morning after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rates to 2.75pc.09 Sep 09:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar advances ahead of Reserve Bank decisionThe New Zealand dollar has advanced ahead of the Reserve Bank's official cash rate announcement this morning.09 Sep 08:36 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises as Chinese equity gains boost optimismGlobal equity markets gained and commodity markets rallied overnight, triggered in part by a late surge in Chinese equities.08 Sep 08:54 PM
BDBDCompaniesChina sparks global share rallyShares on both sides of the Atlantic moved higher overnight, triggered in part by a late surge in Chinese equities.08 Sep 07:55 PM
Banking and financeASB matches BNZ on 4.35pc mortgage rateThe mortgage rate war is heating up ahead of a widely tipped rates cut on Thursday, with ASB now matching the 4.35pc rate BNZ unveiled last week.07 Sep 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls as traders focus on likely RBNZ rate cutTraders have put 78 per cent odds of Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler cutting the official cash rate.07 Sep 08:43 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateRate cut certain - how low will banks go?The Reserve Bank is expected to cut interest rates this week, fueling belief that banks will follow suit and cut mortgage rates.06 Sep 10:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar declines on US labour market dataThe NZ dollar declined after US labour market data left open the possibility of US interest rate hikes this month.06 Sep 08:43 PM
BusinessOnion thieves strike amid inflation warPrices of onion - a staple in diets of India nationals - have almost doubled since July, leading to a series of widely-reported heists in recent weeks.04 Sep 01:20 AM
Banking and financeFirst shot in mortgage rates war?BNZ reduces one-year fixed rate to 4.35 per cent ahead of Reserve Bank's expected announcement that OCR will be cut.03 Sep 09:45 PM
EconomyFirst house price fall in 6 monthsBarfoot & Thompson blames fall in Auckland market on winter weather, the Reserve Bank and international economic instability.02 Sep 10:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZD declines as US signals economic expansionUS economic data has kept alive expectations the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates this month.02 Sep 08:41 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as Apple, Microsoft offer valueWall Street rose overnight, recovering part of the previous day's selloff as investors found value in some shares.02 Sep 07:30 PM
