PoliticsNew Reserve Bank Governor announcedFinance Minister Nicola Willis announces Swedish economist Dr Anna Breman as head of the Reserve Bank. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Sep 02:53 AM
BusinessSwedish economist announced as new Reserve Bank GovernorNo implications for interest rates, ANZ economist says.24 Sep 01:13 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'How many ways do I need to say it?': Exasperated Willis denies future PM run as pressure mountsA lowly Mood of the Boardroom ranking for Willis closely follows NZ’s GDP slump. 23 Sep 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: NZ First, National at odds on immigration, plus is New Zealand a 'launch pad’ to Aussie?ANALYSIS: The issue will almost certainly become a political football at the election.23 Sep 05:00 AM
Mood of the BoardroomWatch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs' verdict on the GovernmentNew Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition Government and its policies.23 Sep 04:00 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
Politics‘Unfocused immigration’: NZ First breaks with Govt in rarely used clause over new residency pathways Two new pathways to NZ residency have been announced for skilled migrants.22 Sep 08:59 PM
PoliticsLabour leader demands ‘whole Government’ resign over GDP decline Chris Hipkins wouldn't call for Nicola Willis' resignation specifically. 19 Sep 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Demise of our country': Manufacturing boss paints bleak economic pictureThe director has given an honest account of the struggle businesses and employees face.18 Sep 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Got my full backing': PM Luxon defends Nicola Willis after GDP declineGDP shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, more than double the forecast drop.18 Sep 10:06 PM
New Zealand'Not up to the job': Douglas and economist urge Willis to quit as Finance MinisterNicola Willis insists the books will return to surplus in 2028/29.18 Sep 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Inside Nicola Willis' toughest dayOPINION: The Finance Minister was on the mat but the Opposition failed to strike.18 Sep 05:23 AM
CompaniesCommerce Act overhaul to quash 'killer acquisitions' and predatory pricing Will changes enhance competition in the economy?15 Sep 08:30 PM
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
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Cynical': Willis slams Labour over super reform backtrackThe Finance Minister has suggested NZ First's KiwiSaver plan is unaffordable.10 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM
PoliticsInside Budget 2025: Confidential docs lift lid on KiwiSaver, $8.5b hole, health fundingNew details have been revealed about the Government's Budget.04 Sep 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis denies RBNZ cover-up; insists she pushed for transparency The Finance Minister challenged the Reserve Bank's legal advice.02 Sep 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve BankOPINION: Why the Finance Minister should have done more to push for transparency.01 Sep 02:24 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
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
