Banking and financeNational house prices up againNational house prices rose $17,475 last month to reach a $425k median. But are falling sales numbers a sign that new loan rules are starting to bite? (with new infographic)10 Dec 10:30 PM
CompaniesReserve Bank OCR stays at 2.5pcThe Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. Interest rates are expected to increase early next year.10 Dec 08:40 PM
Banking and financeBuilders welcome loan backdownThe construction sector has welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to exempt new home builds from low deposit loan restrictions, but one economist has warned of the dangers of watering down the policy.10 Dec 01:15 AM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank buckles on loan rulesNew rules restricting low deposit home loans will now not apply to new home builds, says the Reserve Bank.09 Dec 11:14 PM
EconomyAuckland property up 15.2pc - QVAuckland property values continue to surge ahead, up 15.2 per cent in the last year.09 Dec 12:10 AM
Banking and financeWestpac 'splits rates' for borrowersWestpac has today split its mortgage rates depending on whether the borrower has more or less than 20 per cent equity.08 Dec 09:59 PM
Banking and financeAuckland house prices' hot NovemberAuckland house prices rose at the rate of $677 a day in November, based on the average price increase from October to November.03 Dec 08:50 PM
Banking and financeNZ property: Sellers still have upper handKiwis keen to sell off their homes continue to hold the upper hand in New Zealand's property market, despite a slight ease in the national asking price during November.03 Dec 05:48 AM
EconomyWhere first home buyers headFirst-home buyers in Auckland are flocking to the west, where there are more new buyers than anywhere else in the country, latest data shows.02 Dec 12:15 AM
ConstructionBuilding consents ease from highsThe house-building sector's rising fortunes have taken a tumble, with the latest Statistics New Zealand data showing the rate of increase slipping.28 Nov 10:00 PM
