BDBDEconomyConsumers still upbeat, but less confident long term - surveyNew Zealand consumers are still upbeat about how the economy is tracking, though their long-term confidence has tapered off in recent times, according to the latest consumer confidence survey.18 Sep 10:45 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateBollard tipped to lift rates this year, as inflation stirsReserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard is expected to keep the official cash rate unchanged next week while signalling the stimulus of a record-low OCR will be removed sooner rather than later as inflation pressures start to stir.08 Sep 08:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWestpac wrong to hold funds in accounting caseThe Supreme Court has told lender Westpac New Zealand it was wrong to withhold client funds amid suspicions over where the money was going.16 Aug 12:46 AM
Official Cash RateOCR hike not till December, say bank economists Global turmoil in global markets means the next OCR hike is now likely to be December, not September, say a growing number of bank ecnomists.10 Aug 02:30 AM
EconomyNZ stocks steady after early fallsThe New Zealand stock exchange closed today down 2.78 per cent after sharp falls earlier today, but more markets around the world are continuing to suffer from investor concerns about the downgrading of the US credit rating.08 Aug 06:11 AM
Small BusinessCrisis to rival 2008 credit crunch if US debt talks failHigher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.29 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyNZ economy to accelerate, even as world soft, says WestpacNew Zealand economic growth will accelerate in the next year or two, despite the global economy hitting a soft patch, Westpac's latest quarterly economic review says.26 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandGreens call for probe into officials' free lunchesBig banks shout Treasury staff to meals and events with 'disturbing frequency'.21 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one missing on diveA diving course came to a tragic end after two people failed to surface and a third was hospitalised.15 Jul 05:30 PM