Business'Appealing for customers': Westpac cuts 3- to 5-year mortgage ratesWestpac said it was passing savings on to customers after its funding costs dropped.18 Jun 03:55 AM
PremiumBusiness‘Calm before the storm’: How strong was the economy before the oil shock hit?Economists expect quarterly growth between 0.7 and 1% for early 2026.16 Jun 03:55 AM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: No pain, no gain – why the property crash might be good for our economy OPINION: House values have plunged 35.5% in Auckland and 40% in Wellington.15 Jun 04:46 AM
Interest ratesANZ hikes all mortgage rates to levels above competitorsWill this spark a new round of mortgage rate hikes?04 Jun 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHigher mortgage rates give Reserve Bank 'bit of breathing space'Paul Conway would've considered an OCR hike last week if market conditions were different.03 Jun 04:38 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: 'Credibility matters' – Why the Reserve Bank's next move is crucial27 May 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Economy is stalling': Iran war oil shock hits jobs and growth outlookBNZ's Stephen Toplis warns job growth has stalled for 29 straight months.17 May 11:53 PM
EconomyOECD says NZ Super age needs to rise, recommends link to life expectancyAgency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.07 May 04:35 AM
Business‘Food prices haven’t started to rise yet’: New podcast The Economy of EverythingLiam Dann and Tamsyn Parker unpack how the Iran war is lifting living costs.06 May 05:00 AM
BusinessNew data: Jobless rate dips but wage growth stays mutedNew data from Stats NZ showed overall employment holding steady.06 May 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStagflation risks: Oil shock set to test fragile jobs recoveryEconomists expect unemployment to hold near 5.4% to 5.5% in the first quarter.05 May 08:55 PM
Official Cash RateWho voted for what – Reserve Bank to start disclosing committee members' views on OCR decisionsGovernor Anna Breman wants the Reserve Bank to be more transparent.30 Apr 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Time for Labour and National to fix the economy togetherMMP has created a political inertia that is holding New Zealand's economy back28 Apr 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: To hold or hike – RBNZ stuck between rock and hard placeOPINION: Inflation is already higher than expected and will climb further with the war.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannGoing backwards: Fresh data shows New Zealand's economic performance continues to declineANALYSIS: Labour productivity rose 0.8% as firms cut workers faster than output fell.23 Apr 01:51 AM
BusinessHigher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hikeThe biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.21 Apr 12:50 AM
BusinessGrim forecast: Economist joins ANZ in triple rate rise call, warns of May hikeThe forecaster also predicts inflation will peak at 4.8% this quarter on fuel costs.16 Apr 11:15 PM
BusinessTo hike early or not to hike? The OCR debateEconomists are at odds as to how soon the Reserve Bank should lift the OCR.15 Apr 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIMF downgrades global economic outlook – how did NZ fare?The worst-case scenario would push the world close to a global recession.14 Apr 11:35 PM
Business'Tone deaf': Kiwibank economists hit back over rival bank's OCR hike forecastKiwibank economists say hiking the OCR too soon could risk another recession.14 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesRush to lock in low mortgage rates before they rise continuesNearly 31% of the $7 billion of new mortgages issued in February were fixed for two years.13 Apr 06:04 AM
BusinessANZ now tips three straight OCR hikes as inflation worries growANZ now tips three OCR hikes this year, starting with one in July.13 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Stagflation a bleak possibilityANALYSIS: Why the Reserve Bank could find itself between a rock and a hard place.08 Apr 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGrim warning from RBNZ as it braces for full impact of oil shockThe bank discussed the possibility of earlier interest rate hikes to head off inflation.08 Apr 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate‘First do no harm’ - why the RBNZ will watch and wait on tomorrow's OCR decisionThe oil supply shock leaves the Reserve Bank in a difficult position.06 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Three things to help you feel calmer about the fuel crisis this EasterOPINION: The next few months could get weird, but we will get through them.04 Apr 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWinter 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam 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
InflationReserve Bank unlikely to lift OCR directly in response to oil price spikeThe central bank will act if inflation shows signs of becoming embedded.23 Mar 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Middle East conflict puts upward pressure on mortgage rates – for nowANALYSIS: Will banks follow ANZ's lead and adjust their rates higher?22 Mar 04:00 PM
Business'Still fragile': GDP growth not as strong as hoped, Iran war casts 'shadow' over outlookStrong agricultural returns a bright spot as GDP growth disappoints.18 Mar 10:38 PM
