New ZealandTwo more banks drop home loan rates after OCR cutKiwibank and BNZ have followed moves by other retail banks yesterday.08 Oct 09:59 PM
Herald NOWWhat the surprise OCR cut may mean for mortagesDavid Cunningham from Squirrel joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to explain what the surprise OCR cut might mean for mortages.Watch08 Oct 06:34 PM
BusinessBanks rush to cut mortgage rates after big OCR dropIt follows a string of pre-emptive cuts by banks to fixed-term rates last week.08 Oct 03:47 AM
BusinessBNZ cuts mortgage rates to match rivals ahead of OCR announcement All major banks have been cutting their home loan rates ahead of tomorrow's OCR decision.06 Oct 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMortgage wars: Why we could soon see a sub 4% rate Since January there has been a spike in people drawing down short-term loans.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more banks drop fixed mortgage rates to 4.49% ahead of OCR moveWestpac and ASB join ANZ and BNZ in cutting their one-year rates. 03 Oct 01:43 AM
New ZealandAnother bank drops fixed home loan rate below 4.5% ahead of OCR decisionANZ's rate drop comes a day after BNZ cut its fixed home loan rates. 01 Oct 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Treasury's desperate warning to act on Superannuation challengeANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.01 Oct 12:45 AM
BusinessAn extra $2400 in the back pocket? Major bank makes big rate cutBNZ's rate drop comes ahead of next week's OCR decision.29 Sep 08:58 PM
BusinessThe Prosperity Project: Unlocking cash from the family homeHigh costs mean retirees are tapping into property to keep up with expenses.28 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The case for a leaner state and savings-based welfareOPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, tipping New Zealand into recession.23 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Reserve Bank needs to cut deep to get economy movingOPINION: The Reserve Bank should make a super-sized cut to get the economy back on track.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateNew member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCRAgribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.18 Sep 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMixed reception to heritage home specialist Brooksfield's arrival'Only genuine old houses built of native timbers are the real thing': Margot McRae18 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices forecast to rise 5.4% in 2026 as 'comatose' market awakens – economistLower interest rates should eventually support increased demand, a bank economist said.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTexts reveal Nicola Willis was warned she might be asked to sack Adrian Orr The minister is defending the fact she didn't unveil this information earlier.10 Sep 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSick of paying 'dead money' on rent, these first-home buyers got 'creative'A Bay of Plenty couple with 9 children tossed up a reno, but settled on a different path.04 Sep 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Banks didn't pass on the full OCR cut ... is that fair?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Sep 04:40 AM
EconomyLabour fixes embarrassing error as it challenges Govt to 'be honest' about RBNZ sagaLabour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds is calling for transparency.30 Aug 11:27 PM
BusinessMajor bank lowers fixed lending rates to match other lenders after OCR cutThe bank has cut all its fixed rates.28 Aug 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow much do you need to comfortably buy a Kiwi house?Find out where to buy the least and most affordable NZ properties. 27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ housing affordability best since pre-Covid, report findsLower mortgage rates and steady income growth have helped improve housing affordability.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessMajor bank lowers fixed lending rates after OCR cutAlmost all fixed mortgage lending terms have been cut this morning, the bank says.25 Aug 07:45 PM
BusinessGetting into your first home is tough, doing it again can be brutalThink the stress stops once you’re on the ladder? Moving up it could prove you wrong.24 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Beehive must be nervous as economy continues to flounderOPINION: Homeowners avoid locking in rates, choosing expensive floating options.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How offset mortgages can help families save bigOPINION: People can reduce interest by subtracting savings from mortgage balances.22 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessBNZ latest lender to lower variable rates after OCR cutMajor banks have dropped their fixed and floating lending rates in the past 24 hours.20 Aug 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy aren't all these interest rate cuts pumping up the economy? Reserve Bank is confident growth will come, but says there's only so much it can do.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Interest ratesBanks start dropping mortgage, savings rates after OCR cutThe Reserve Bank today cut the Official Cash Rate from 3.25% to 3%, suggested more on way.20 Aug 07:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCRANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.19 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long CovidSome tough political choices will need to be made.18 Aug 05:00 PM
