BDBDOfficial Cash RateDollar slumps after RBNZ jawboningThe NZ dollar slumped to its lowest in more than a year after RBNZ governor Graeme Wheeler jawboned it through a key support level of 80 US cents.25 Sep 09:14 PM
AgribusinessReserve Bank talking tough on exchange rateThe New Zealand dollar could fall significantly over the next six to nine months and the Reserve Bank would welcome that, says Governor Graeme Wheeler.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeExchange rate 'unsustainable' - WheelerReserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler says the NZ dollar is susceptible to a "significant downward adjustment," in a statement issued today.25 Sep 02:50 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls to year-low on lower dairy payoutThe dollar declined on concern about slowing growth in China and after Fonterra cut its forecast payout to farmers.23 Sep 08:52 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains after election resultThe NZ dollar gained after the incumbent National Party's election victory, instilling confidence in the administration's ability to continue pursuing its policy programme.22 Sep 06:47 AM
EconomyOpen homes boom after electionAucklanders reportedly flocked to open homes on Sunday, surer of their spending power post-election.22 Sep 01:25 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises after National election winThe dollar advanced after the incumbent National Party won an outright election victory at the weekend, reassuring investors that current economic policies would continue.21 Sep 08:35 PM
EconomyGDP outstrips growth in wagesWages continued to grow more slowly than output per person over the past year.18 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar plunges to 7-month lowThe Kiwi dollar dropped to a seven-month low after the US Fed raised its expectation for the level of interest rates by the end of next year.17 Sep 08:56 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: KiwiSaver election promisesThere are minefield of promises across the parties when it comes to KiwiSaver and superannuation. Money editor Tamsyn Parker takes a look.14 Sep 08:42 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateFood prices rise on more expensive fruit and vegNZ food prices rose in August, paring the previous month's fall, as more expensive tomatoes, lettuce and broccoli offset discounted breads.12 Sep 12:29 AM
EconomyHouse sales cool on looming electionHouse sales fell 7 per cent in August according to REINZ figures as the upcoming election adds another uncertainty for buyers.11 Sep 11:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds below 82 US centsThe dollar held below 82 US cents overnight after the Reserve Bank yesterday reiterated that is too high and signalled interest rates would remain on hold.11 Sep 08:44 PM
Banking and financeIs a Reserve Bank inflation rethink in order?What should an inflation-targeting central bank do when inflation is proving unexpectedly slow to make an appearance?11 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank faces mandate change after electionIn an effort to lower rates and weaken the currency, Labour is pledging to broaden the RBNZ's policy goal by re-writing its main objective.11 Sep 03:28 AM
OpinionBrian FallowFewer, slower rates rises dueThe Reserve Bank still sees interest rate increases in our future but fewer and further between than it foreshadowed three months ago, writes Brian Fallow.10 Sep 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeInterest rates left unchangedInterest rates have been held at 3.5pc as Graeme Wheeler signals he won't be as aggressive with future hikes.10 Sep 09:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds near seven-month low ahead of Reserve Bank decision10 Sep 08:29 PM
