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
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBanks stress testing mortgage customers at nearly 9%, despite looming OCR cutsBroker sees another hurdle on the horizon once rates fall.08 Oct 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: Why the Reserve Bank should cut interest rates by 1.5% by ChristmasOPINION: Are we at a stage of this cycle where a more dramatic approach is needed?07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAnxious Europeans hoard savings as US consumers boost global economyFinancial Times: Eurozone sentiment splits from Americans' buoyant spending.06 Oct 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: One cut or two ... will the RBNZ reach for the big bazooka?OPINION: A move in China might be the best news New Zealand's economy has had all year.02 Oct 02:05 AM
Official Cash RateEconomic challenges still weighing on Kiwi households and businessesHouseholds continue to face challenges when it comes to credit arrears and repayment.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Aged careHome equity release could boost retirees' income by 50%Reverse mortgages make sense for many people, the Retirement Commission says. Here's how.26 Sep 10:44 PM
Official Cash RateWhy can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.25 Sep 11:24 PM
BusinessAustralia's Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cutAustralia's central bank has held its rate at 4.35% since late 2023.22 Sep 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to split your mortgage when refixingOPINION: With interest rates on the way down, what should you do?20 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBNZ trims mortgage rates after US Fed decisionThe move came after the Fed kicked off a new era of monetary policy easing.18 Sep 07:50 PM
Banking and financeMortgage battle continues as Kiwibank cuts home loan ratesBanks are following the market's biggest lender, ANZ, as it cuts rates.16 Sep 11:42 PM
Banking and financeTwo-year home loan fixed rates drop below 6% - but should you take them?Opinions are mixed on whether they will prove a good option over the longer term.13 Sep 12:04 AM
BusinessANZ announces more home loan, term deposit rate cutsBanks continue to cut mortgage rates amid falling OCR and wholesale rates.11 Sep 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businessesTwo advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.05 Sep 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeA Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuationNo external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.04 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandProperty market springing back – but not in NorthlandExperts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInside Economics: When will house prices start rising... and by how much?OPINION: After the rate cut, what now for house prices? And what is geoeconomics?03 Sep 06:00 PM
EconomyHouse prices average $1.108m in August for Auckland’s biggest agencyPrices stable as new listings climb; agency says cheaper mortgages might help.02 Sep 10:51 PM
Banking and financeMortgages: How many borrowers have ‘fix regret’?Mortgage brokers advise clients to hold off as long as possible before fixing rates.02 Sep 10:31 PM
Banking and financeFinancial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holdersSigns financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHow far have interest rates really fallen?August has been the month of cuts. Here's how they've stacked up.01 Sep 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: Is this the right time to buy a house?OPINION: Renting looks a better deal than buying for now – but not for long.31 Aug 11:23 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts home loan rates as highly competitive market continuesWestpac now has the lowest advertised two-year rate among the five major banks.29 Aug 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank-switching among mortgage holders hits record highThe Commerce Commission believes banks could still make it cheaper for customers to leave.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyInside Economics: Goodbye inflation, hello deflation (already?)OPINION: And what does 'soft landing' actually mean? Liam Dann asks.27 Aug 11:35 PM
Banking and financeBNZ trims mortgage rates againThe bank is making further cuts to its home loan rates.26 Aug 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCambodian baker migrants fail to get order to stop BNZ selling Auckland homeBNZ became concerned that it made the loan based on false information presented to it.26 Aug 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplained: What you need to know about Du Val group issuesWho is behind the group, and why did the FMA start investigating it?22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Way above what people earn': How much you need to comfortably buy a houseKiwis need triple-digit incomes if home ownership is more than a dream.22 Aug 12:00 AM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Kiwibank cuts home loan ratesBanks are scrambling to win new customers.21 Aug 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecastsOPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.20 Aug 06:00 PM
