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Opinion: The case against the Reserve Bank and Finance Minister

OPINION: Economics professor says our key inflation tool has been abandoned.

'Not in a great place now' - Adrian Orr defends inflation response

Extended supply issues caught out central banks, Adrian Orr told the IMF.

House prices in 'full retreat' as FOMO gives way to fear of overpaying

New REINZ data shows the housing market cooling faster than expected, economists say.

Liam Dann: OCR double hike signals Reserve Bank ready to move faster on inflation

RBNZ looks prepared to hike rates faster but not necessarily to a higher peak.

Editorial: Time to pump the OCR brakes

OPINION: The Reserve Bank is due to make a decision on the cash rate today.

OCR preview: Rates sure to rise - but by how much?

Odds are evenly split on the RBNZ delivering a double shot to interest rates this week.

Liam Dann: How China's Omicron showdown will cost Kiwis in inflation fight

Lockdown is curbing Chinese demand for fuel and putting downward pressure on oil prices.

Bryce Wilkinson: IMF's utopian thinking dangerous for freedoms and prosperity

OPINION: Jacinda Ardern's own advisers could have written the same report.

GDP Preview - How much damage did Delta do to the economy?

Third quarter GDP will show a big fall, reflecting the nationwide lock down

Liam Dann: Christopher Luxon's biggest challenge

National is a centre-right party but defining what that means in the 2020s is crucial.

Liam Dann: Why higher interest rates will be a big relief

When the next crisis hits, it's vital that monetary policy has firepower to bail us out.

Liam Dann: 'Time of cheap money is over' - brace for seven more rate hikes

With inflation and employment both too high for the Reserve Bank, more rate hikes are due.

OCR: Reserve Bank hikes rate by 25bp, more rises likely

The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate for a second consecutive cycle.

RBNZ to lift interest rate this week, but by how much?

Markets will look to RBNZ governor Adrian Orr for clues on how high rates might head.

Liam Dann: Inflation blame game highlights silly political bias

Inflation is everywhere now - but who should we blame?

Economy poised for solid rebound in 2022 - Westpac

Record export prices and ongoing construction boom will help maintain economic momentum.