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Editorial: Coronavirus fears risk dividing society

We need to strike a balance between panic and nonchalance in our response to coronavirus.

Liam Dann: Reserve Bank keeps calm and carries on

Keep calm and carry on: Reserve Bank says it's too soon to act on coronavirus threat.

Adrian Orr faces big coronavirus challenge

Coronavirus has complicated the outlook for interest rates.

Liam Dann: Why we shouldn't panic about coronavirus

The outbreak is a very serious event but still requires a calm and response.

Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock

New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.

Editorial: Need to keep house prices affordable

EDITORIAL: Our Government needs to find new ways to provide affordable first homes.

Liam Dann: The five things that will shape the Kiwi economy in 2020

What are the trends that will define the economy this year? We ask top economists.

Editorial: Adrian Orr unlike any previous Reserve Bank Governor

EDITORIAL: Adrian Orr does not mind surprises - but has he lost the plot?

Liam Dann: Can the kiwi win a global race to the bottom?

COMMENT: Our currency is off almost 10 per cent in six months - how low will it go?

ANZ picks OCR to keep falling - three more cuts by May

ANZ economists expect slowing growth will force three more official cash rate cuts.

Robertson holds nerve on spending as growth slows

Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.

Liam Dann: Get set for most stimulating NZ election in a generation

COMMENT: Call's gone out for govt to stimulate growth. Should we tax less or spend more?

Liam Dann dives into the weird world of negative interest rates

Is NZ headed for negative rates? How will they work? And why is Adrian Orr so relaxed?

Adrian Orr heading to the banker pow-wow that can change the world

RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr will mix with the world's top economists at Jackson Hole retreat.

Liam Dann: Fair fiscal winds blowing Labour's way

COMMENT: Calls from economists for more govt spending will suit Labour in election year.

Leighton Smith: Adrian Orr - Genius or zombie?

COMMENT: If inflation is higher than interest paid you'd be crazy to keep, save or invest.