PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: RBNZ flying blind as Iran war and oil shock upend outlookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.01 Apr 01:20 AM
PremiumBusinessWinter downturn: Economic recovery now ‘unlikely’ until 2027 - ASBASB now sees GDP shrinking 0.3% in the second quarter and barely growing after.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with itAnother mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.29 Mar 09:58 PM
PremiumBanking and finance'A step in the right direction': Banks get draft nod to bargain with Armourguard26 Mar 03:21 AM
PremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for now22 Mar 04:00 PM
Business'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlook18 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandBrace for more pain at the pump: Minister warns petrol prices will continue to rise 18 Mar 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After the oil shock – what economists now expect on inflation, GDP and interest ratesANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Mar 09:19 PM
BusinessSecond major bank hikes mortgage rates, 5-year term suffers biggest jumpThe increases are effective immediately, the bank says.17 Mar 07:48 PM
BusinessMajor bank hikes mortgage rates across one to five-year termsThe bank is lifting rates after wholesale costs jumped in recent weeks.16 Mar 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderFairy-tale wedding: Westpac's big advertising shake-up – why it's closing account on traditional agency modelThe bank says a new marketing deal will help avoid high-pressure 'ta da' moments.16 Mar 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'No choice but to pass on': Diesel surge set to push up cost of goodsTrucking group says higher fuel costs will hit prices for 93% of products.06 Mar 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyIran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.06 Mar 01:31 AM
Business1 in 3 Kiwis have less than $500 in savings, Aucklanders fare worstA finance expert says it is a concern that people don't have emergency funds on hand.23 Feb 11:48 PM
PropertyIndustrial landlord lifts profit, hikes dividend guidance after strong half-yearNet profit jumped to $46.9m on $73.5m revenue in the half-year to December 31.23 Feb 08:58 PM
BusinessWestpac cuts fixed home loan rates after latest OCR decisionThe bank is cutting its three, four and five-year fixed home loan special rates.20 Feb 03:19 AM
New ZealandHigher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay risesFrom April 1, default KiwiSaver rates rise to 3.5% from both sides.19 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandAre $7 blocks now normal? What’s going on with the price of chocolateFood prices rose 4.6% in the year to January, with groceries up 4%.17 Feb 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBuying using a bot: Mastercard Agent Pay AI shopping makes its NZ debutExpert warns retailers to make sites readable to AI tools or miss sales.16 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailWet January dampens retail spending - Stats NZ dataAfter a strong December, electronic card spending has dipped back to September levels.16 Feb 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac economists tip strong economic growth as recovery acceleratesEconomists at Westpac believe GDP will grow by 3.3% this year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNew jobs data today - hopes unemployment is finally fallingLabour market data on Wednesday will reveal the latest unemployment rate and wage growth.03 Feb 04:02 PM
Auckland'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.03 Feb 06:15 AM
New ZealandDisgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 yearsOne victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot, passenger killed in Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crash were pest control contractorsPolice are still formally confirming the identities of those who died.29 Jan 04:39 AM
Interest ratesBig bank lifts longer-term mortgage ratesThe bank says rising wholesale interest rates have pushed up the cost of providing loans.29 Jan 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam Dann‘Dirty details creep us out the most’: How inflation threatens the recovery - Inside EconomicsANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.27 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesHome-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottomThose hanging out for rates to fall in December might have missed the boat.22 Jan 09:00 PM
BusinessPost-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rateMore than a quarter of Kiwis are concerned holiday spending will cause financial stress.20 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandWater emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue effortsEmergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.19 Jan 05:13 AM
