Banking and financeKiwibank hikes rates - who's next?Kiwibank has announced it will lift its home loan rates in response to yesterday's Reserve Bank decision to increase the Official Cash Rate.13 Mar 10:12 PM
Banking and financeFull steam ahead on interest rate risesReserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has signalled an aggressive, front-loaded start to the interest rate cycle now under way.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: OCR hike 'just the start'This OCR hike is just the start of the cycle, says Herald economics editor Brian Fallow.12 Mar 11:25 PM
Banking and financeDollar jumps on OCR hikeThe New Zealand dollar jumped to a five-month high after the Reserve Bank raised the benchmark interest rate as expected and signalled further hikes are on the way.12 Mar 10:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeStronger kiwi dollar for longer - RBNZThe Kiwi dollar will stay at an elevated level for longer than previously thought as the local economic story finds favour with foreign investors.12 Mar 08:24 PM
EconomyHouse prices up in FebruaryNew Zealand house prices rose in February reversing the falls of December and January, according to just released REINZ figures.10 Mar 08:51 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar heads for 1 per cent weekly gain on rising risk appetite07 Mar 05:25 AM
BDBDConstructionBuilding work slows as commercial activity dropsBuilding activity slowed in the final three months of 2013 as non-residential work dropped for a second quarter.04 Mar 11:10 PM
