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
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Should you keep mortgage payments high when interest rates drop?OPINION: Before saying 'yes' to the bank, here are a few things you should consider.16 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessLast major bank cuts mortgage rates - about 90% will be sub-6% by ChristmasAll five major banks have cut their interest rates this week.14 Aug 08:56 PM
BusinessRate-cutting merry-go-round: More banks cut mortgage ratesKiwibank and Westpac are the latest to match rivals in lowering their home loan rates.13 Aug 10:24 PM
Interest ratesHome loan wars: Major bank cuts mortgage rates to match rivalA week out from the next OCR decision, major banks are dropping their home loan rates.12 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandHome values in Hawke's Bay down 16% on peak, some still decliningThe national government valuation agency calculates a 16.5% decrease from the 2021 peak.12 Aug 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
