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
EconomyRBNZ agreed to bin letter of concerns when Adrian Orr resignedDetails come to light following intervention from the Ombudsman.27 Aug 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame gameThe city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'Shocked': Email shows RBNZ warned Treasury it could 'destroy goodwill' by releasing infoFinance Minister Nicola Willis said she disagreed with the RBNZ chairman's comments.27 Aug 03:45 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister Nicola Willis on Reserve Bank Chair Neil Quigley's OIA emailShe expressed disagreement with his newly revealed comments. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Aug 03:21 AM
RetailWillis reveals plans to speed up supermarket consent processThe Government is still considering whether to force companies to sell their assets.27 Aug 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonThe city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank bows to Govt's wishes - proposes loosening bank capital rulesProposed changes aren't expected to fix the sluggish economy.24 Aug 11:19 PM
Banking and financeBanking competition inquiry: MPs struggle to identify silver bullet solutionsMajor work on loosening capital rules and part-privatising Kiwibank already under way. 22 Aug 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyRace for Reserve Bank governorship heats up – who are the contenders? There are numerous other candidates he believes should be fairly assessed for the role.21 Aug 09:00 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister, Finance Minister respond after latest OCR cutChristopher Luxon and Nicola Willis welcomed the decision to drop the rate. Video / Mark MitchellWatch20 Aug 04:06 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis and Chris Hipkins clash on ratings agency warningsFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour leader Chris Hipkins critical of each other on debt levels. Video / mark MitchellWatch19 Aug 03:33 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis on why she took the Prime Minister's usual media spotShe's admitted being a little embarrassed by the snafu. Video / Mark MitchellWatch18 Aug 11:02 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
PremiumPremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cutThe proposal would only take staffing back to 2023 levels.12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsUse of urgency to upend pay equity scheme decided after PM met senior ministersThe pay equity changes prompted protests up and down the country. 01 Aug 04:58 AM
Politics‘Disappointing’: Govt responds to tariff shock as Labour accuses it of ‘major fail’'We will be talking to our friends in the United States about that.'01 Aug 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ beginning to look like an outlier on GazaOPINION: As global sentiment on Gaza shifts, New Zealand is standing still. 31 Jul 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meetingReserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.30 Jul 06:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinisters agree to raise board members' pay ranges by up to 80% The increase for Crown bodies comes as the Govt celebrates tax relief it has introduced.28 Jul 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Sorry Adrian lost his cool' - The Reserve Bank email officials wouldn't releaseNicola Willis conveys her 'disappointment' to the Reserve Bank.23 Jul 10:43 PM
PoliticsWatch: Willis encourages Fonterra boss to front amid finger-pointing over butter pricesKiwis hoping the Government would force Fonterra to reduce prices will be disappointed.23 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis on meeting with Fonterra chief executiveWillis discussed the high price of butter. Video / Mark MitchellWatch23 Jul 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInsider spills beans on Adrian Orr’s resignation – Treasury confirms an allegationNicola Willis tries to keep her distance.23 Jul 12:00 AM
BusinessWillis continues to be tight-lipped on Orr's contentious resignationFinance Minister Nicola Willis comments on a leak regarding what led to Adrian Orr's resignation as Reserve Bank Governor. Video / Mark MitchellWatch22 Jul 02:43 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis will ask Fonterra about butter pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis told Ryan Bridge that she meets with Fonterra regularly and will ask the dairy co-operative about its pricing model during their next meeting.Watch21 Jul 11:19 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis to question Fonterra boss about skyrocketing price of butter The Finance Minister is looking to see what can be done to lower prices for consumers.21 Jul 10:40 PM
Politics$6b of Govt-funded building projects to start before Xmas – this is where they areChris Bishop claims the projects could create about 27,000 jobs.19 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury announces second restructure, 35 roles to go, but new roles created Treasury will lose managerial and policy roles. 17 Jul 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraReserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandLuxon backs fast-tracking supermarkets and defends ‘brain drain’ statsPM returns from break, backs plan, talks brain drain, cones and fast-tracking. 13 Jul 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEmails reveal Willis wanted Budget lock-up to be more restrictedTreasury staffer also floated lock-up interview ban.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour reckons banks are 'fairly taxed', expects Willis' work will find sameFinance Minister Nicola Willis won't rule out a major new levy on banks.07 Jul 05:47 AM
