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CEOs optimistic despite tough economic backdrop
Opinion: Further OCR cuts should help spur some economic growth.
KiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund role grows in retirement savings debate
The NZ Super Fund hits $76b and KiwiSaver now has 3.25 million members.
Inside Economics: The water-powered hydraulic computer built in 1949
A live demonstration of the only working MONIAC in the Southern Hemisphere in the Reserve Bank Museum & Education Centre in Wellington. Video / RBNZ
Markets with Madison: Financial stability
Economic pain has forced the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and introduce new lending regulations. How worried is the Deputy Governor about our financial system?
Reserve Bank deputy governor says NZ rate hikes had intended effect
Deputy Governor says its plan has largely worked - with some surprises.
Bank balances shoot up as savers rush to lock in high interest rates
What will happen to all these funds as interest rates fall?
Inside 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?
Financial stress eases for young Kiwis but rises for mortgage holders
Signs financial stress could be easing, but not for everyone.
Outgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changes
Caralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.
How far have interest rates really fallen?
August has been the month of cuts. Here's how they've stacked up.
Liam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?
OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Business confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZ
ANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Inside Economics: Goodbye inflation, hello deflation (already?)
OPINION: And what does 'soft landing' actually mean? Liam Dann asks.
Vulcan slashes dividend after 55% profit plunge
Vulcan blames high interest rates and inflation for its sharp fall in earnings.
Jarden Wealth Weekly: How inflation affects your investments
OPINION: What if the money in your bank was losing value every year?
Liam Dann: Tax cut victory for Nicola Willis and reminder NZ is still a wealthy place
OPINION: A ratings agency endorses NZ's fiscal management and highlights household debt.
ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates
Bank moves a week after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.
ComCom vs RBNZ: How will Willis divvy up the cost of insuring your savings?
Will she favour the approach of the Reserve Bank or the Commerce Commission?
No shortage of relief after OCR cut: Labour MP Arena Williams
OPINION: For all of National's rhetoric, it has never had a coherent economic plan.
Nicola Willis responds to report calling for stronger Kiwibank, open banking
'Disruptive maverick' needed for the sake of consumers, watchdog says.
Letters: Reserve Bank boss isn't to blame for NZ's economic woes
OPINION: 'Adrian Orr has been dealt a very bad hand.'
Insurance premium hikes to keep surpassing the inflation rate - Suncorp CEO
The insurer expects a jump in reinsurance costs post-Cyclone Gabrielle to moderate.
Major bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'
Homeowners are the big winners as banks scramble to offer competitive rates.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: The screeching U-turn that led to OCR cut
OPINION: The economy is stuffed. House prices are going backwards.
Put on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encore
This week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.