Official Cash RateFall in dollar catches companies by surpriseThe recent drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar against the US currency could have a caught a number of companies off-guard.11 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomySkids go under kiwi dollarAn air of optimism about the US economy has put the skids under the New Zealand dollar and a drop below US78c could herald further falls, market strategists said.10 Jun 05:30 PM
CompaniesLoan limit on Reserve Bank radarThe most difficult aspect of the Reserve Bank's dilemma is that the longer interest rates stay low.09 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar falls to nine-month lowThe New Zealand dollar fell to a nine month low as investors concerned about global growth moved to the relative safety of US Treasuries.05 Jun 08:55 PM
Banking and financeOECD urges NZ bank deposit insuranceThe OECD is urging New Zealand to adopt a deposit insurance scheme to limit depositors' losses in the event of a bank failure.04 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionWheeler ready to 'scale up' currency pushThe Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said the central bank had intervened in the currency market to take on the high New Zealand dollar in recent months and was prepared to "scale up" its activities if necessary.29 May 09:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar rises to 4-year high vs AussieThe New Zealand dollar surged to its highest in four and a half years against its Australian counterpart as New Zealand's rising interest rates and growth outlook increase the lure of the nation's currency.26 May 09:40 PM