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Adrian Orr: Govt ‘more of a friend than foe’ in attempts to cool inflation

Reserve Bank downplays impact of government spending plans on inflation.

Peak OCR? Reserve Bank shocks market by saying it’s done enough

The Reserve Bank releases its full Monetary Policy Statement.

Giving with one hand, taking with the other: Auckland mortage payments could jump $1500 a year after Budget

Economists and mortgage brokers say interest rates could jump after Budget.

Interest repayments eating into incomes of Covid property boom buyers

Percentage of incomes being spent on mortgages surpasses "stress" threshold.

'Fear of missing out': Homeowners want to sell after $1250 a month interest hike

The Rubins want to see more support brought in for those facing steep rate rises.

Opinion: Inflation is here to stay, here's what businesses can do

Chamber boss: 'I'm preparing for inflation to stick around for a while'.

Look at her now: Woman overcomes loan refusal for shopping at Kmart

Kim Anderson-Robb hit headlines across the globe.

Cost of living: 300,000 more Kiwis worrying about money weekly

But it's the younger generation that are feeling most worried about money.

Quarter of mortgaged properties in Auckland vulnerable to flooding

The Reserve Bank concludes NZ banks are resilient to isolated climate events.

Cost of living: Food now a bigger worry than housing

Survey reveals who is feeling it the hardest.

Q&A: Construction crunch, rate hikes, falling prices - what's next for housing?

The Herald's property and personal finance experts answer your questions.

$900 mortgage hike: How much pain are we in for and when will rates come down?

New Zealand is in for a massive mortgage shock, and renters won't be immune.

Emergency finance issue shows law not fit for purpose

The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act is under fire again.

ASB boss calls for more coordination over climate challenge

Recent storm events have shown how inaccurate flood modelling is.

Inflation expectations to bring Reserve Bank relief

Markets placing greater bets on a 50-point OCR hike next week, rather than 75 points.

Two big banks cut longer term mortgage rates

Cuts come after softer than expected employment data.