OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Reserve Bank heats dollar debateThe higher the exchange rate is, the lower interest rates can be, writes Brian Fallow. Asset price inflation, in the Auckland housing market at any rate, is alive and well.27 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesGraeme Wheeler: No easy fix for high kiwiThere are no simple solutions available to the Reserve Bank to deal with a New Zealand dollar that is significantly overvalued, says governor Graeme Wheeler.20 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesWheeler: Exchange rate too highThe exchange rate is too high, Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler says, but there are no simple solutions available to the bank to lower it.20 Feb 03:48 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyHickey: Buy now, pay laterThe high kiwi dollar means it's a great time to be an importer or to go on holiday.16 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDRetailBig surge for retail as dollar hits highNew Zealand retail sales recorded the fastest growth in six years in the fourth quarter, sending the kiwi dollar to its highest level in five years.15 Feb 01:45 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar breaks above 85 US centsThe NZ dollar has risen above 85 US cents for the first time since September 2011 amid expectations retail sales figures today will add to a string of strong data.14 Feb 08:10 PM
OpinionJohn Walley: It's short-sighted to ignore impact of our rising currencyWe cling to the same predictable policy framework while our currency appreciates and the dilemma facing our exporters remains, writes John Walley. The world has changed and New Zealand needs to take notice.07 Feb 08:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWall St rally stokes appetite for NZ dollarThe dollar gained against the greenback as improving US employment figures underpinned a rally on Wall Street.03 Feb 08:05 PM