BusinessASB cuts fixed mortgage rates, term depositsASB has cut lending interest rates by between 10 and 20 basis points.01 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBetter times ahead? What we can learn from the interest rate yield curveThe trend of NZ's steeping yield curve looks likely to continue into 2025.01 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ's grim warning as productivity woes come to a headOPINION: New Zealand faces a future of slow and low GDP growth on its current path.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cash rate cut signals tough times still aheadOPINION: More competition from the banks is needed to give real relief to borrowers.28 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessOfficial Cash Rate cut: Reserve Bank says more cuts to come in FebruaryBut Governor Adrian Orr warns borrowers not to expect extremely low rates.27 Nov 04:00 AM
Interest rates‘Relief heading into Christmas’: How banks reacted to the OCR cutNew Zealand's major banks moved swiftly to cut home loan rates after the OCR announcement.27 Nov 03:33 AM
BusinessCountry's biggest bank cuts home loan rates ahead of tomorrow's OCR decisionFirst major bank to cut mortgage rates this week.26 Nov 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRefixing the mortgage? What you need to know to avoid a costly mistakeMortgage refixing is a calculated game that could save or cost you thousands of dollars.25 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessHousing confidence rises as interest rates continue to fallSales activity is rising, but a pronounced upswing in house prices may take time.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'Mortgage prisoners': First-home buyers' debt burden gets heavierThe average first-home mortgage has increased from about $300,000 to over $550,000.18 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Mortgage rates are falling ... but should you lower your repayments?OPINION: Don't go rushing into grabbing those lower interest rates just yet.16 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessWanting to sell your house? It may take years to make a good dealIt could be seven years before sellers can make a profit on their homes.12 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big winLiam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.12 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debtsCEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.03 Nov 10:38 PM
BusinessMore than 450,000 Kiwis behind on debt repayments as festive season loomsAcute challenges continue to bite, despite falling inflation and interest rates.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesProperty investors are back, borrowing like they did in 2021Will new debt-to-income restrictions prevent the market from really taking off?24 Oct 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'23 Oct 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: How long should you fix your mortgage?OPINION: Darcy Ungaro’s easy guide to reading the signs of the economy.22 Oct 01:54 AM
BusinessReserve Bank may cut cash rate by 75 basis points, but is it justified?Financial markets are pricing in a 20% chance of a 75-basis-point cut.21 Oct 11:55 PM
OpinionJarden Wealth Weekly: Is house price inflation a distant memory?OPINION: For many years it has been hard to go past housing as an investment in NZ.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to keep a close eye on bank ratesOPINION: Interest rates are falling for borrowers and savers.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to consider when picking a home loan rateThe OCR cut of 50bps is great for interest rates, but what does it mean for buyers?16 Oct 01:36 AM
BusinessTwo major banks make big cuts to home loan ratesMore relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.14 Oct 04:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: AI is valuing your home – but we need greater transparency and trustOPINION: Buying, selling property a national sport fuelled by the rising value of homes.13 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill savers be stung more than borrowers benefit from falling interest rates?Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.09 Oct 11:17 PM
Banking and finance'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen moodInterest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannChorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam DannOPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.09 Oct 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailHow are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.09 Oct 03:17 AM
Official Cash RateRelief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR moveBanks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.09 Oct 02:57 AM
Banking and financeThinking of breaking your mortgage? What you need to know'The more you chase perfection, the worse your returns can be.'09 Oct 02:20 AM
Business'Brighter days ahead': Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%, banks cut interest ratesFuture changes to the OCR 'would depend on its evolving assessment of the economy'.09 Oct 02:03 AM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
