BDBDBanking and financeQV reports lift in property valuesNew Zealand property values rose at an 8.4 per cent annual pace last month ahead of the introduction of low-equity home lending restrictions,08 Oct 11:45 PM
EconomyUS debt crisis: Obama urges new voteUS President Barack Obama says he's willing to negotiate with Republicans on their priorities, but not under the threat of "economic chaos.''08 Oct 10:38 PM
BDBDEconomyBiz confidence up to highest in 3 yearsMore than 30pc of New Zealand businesses have reported optimism in the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - the highers level since March 2010.07 Oct 09:50 PM
EconomyOct 17: Day the US can't pay its billsOn Oct 17 the US faces its first-ever default on its $16.7 trillion debt - something that could plunge the nation - and the world - into a crisis worse than 2008.07 Oct 09:27 PM
BDBDEconomyFinancial shutdown impact widensA two-week US govt shutdown could cut 0.25 percentage points off fourth-quarter economic expansion, says one top Federal Reserve official.06 Oct 06:20 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts 2-year mortgage rateWestpac has dropped its two-year fixed rate home loan but at the same time hiked its one-year rate.03 Oct 07:50 PM
EconomyEstate agents at odds over LVR falloutReal estate companies are at odds over whether the introduction of lending restrictions has affected the property market.03 Oct 02:50 AM
Banking and financePrices reach record highProperty asking prices around the country have reached a record high, with a shortage of houses on the market helping to fuel demand.01 Oct 06:28 AM
Banking and financeState house subsidy for new buyersFirst-home buyers in the provinces will be given a subsidy of up to $20,000 to move into vacant state houses, Housing Minister Nick Smith announced today.30 Sep 11:37 PM
Banking and financeNew mortgage rules now in forceThe Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending restrictions come into force today, restricting the number of high loan-to-value ratio mortgages banks can lend.30 Sep 06:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall business fears over new loan rulesWill new low deposit loan rules make it tougher for people to buy, grow and fund small business?30 Sep 04:30 PM
EconomyLabour steps up attack on LVRsJohn Key has hit back at Labour over new Reserve Bank mortgage lending limits, saying home buyers are better off under National due to lower interest rates.30 Sep 05:06 AM
EconomyKey 'confident' market will settlePrime Minister John Key says he is confident the property market will settle down, despite the Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending restrictions.29 Sep 07:45 PM
Banking and financeEnglish: Home-loan ban will block 8000 buyersUp to 8000 families, couples and individuals trying to get into their first home will be stymied by the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions, Finance Minister Bill English has acknowledged.26 Sep 05:30 PM
