Australia's Merricks closes $140m refinancing deal with Van Leeuwen Dairy Group
South Island dairy group Van Leeuwen has refinanced $140m in debt.
South Island dairy group Van Leeuwen has refinanced $140m in debt.
Reserve Bank defends wanting banks to be able to cope with a one in 200 year storm.
Lending restrictions aimed at first home buyers are "barking up the wrong tree".
RBNZ says it's conscious of a strong relationship between the economy and house prices.
The economy could be close to a turning point, according the RBNZ's Geoff Bascand.
Adrian Orr has stopped calling from help from the Beehive, but says the message is clear.
The Reserve Bank has announced the OCR will remain on hold at 1 per cent.
Softer outlook for inflation may tip the scales towards another cut to lending rates.
Comment: Could we be witnessing a return to the days of 'beggar thy neighbour'?
COMMENT: Our "rock star" economy was nothing more than a debt-fuelled mirage.
The RBNZ deputy governor warns the banking sector's view may not be good for the country.
RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr will mix with the world's top economists at Jackson Hole retreat.
Bank offers world-first negative interest rate mortgage.
A mortgage adviser says there's no harm in checking if you could reel in a better deal.
COMMENT: NZ move has reminded Aussies how vulnerable their much larger economy is.
COMMENT: If inflation is higher than interest paid you'd be crazy to keep, save or invest.
Adrian Orr says we need to get used to a world of low rates.
Inflation is up slightly but not enough to inspire confidence in the sluggish economy.
Why are Aussie bankers so upset with Adrian Orr? Liam Dann talks to the RBNZ Governor.
The trio will look at the potential impact of the changes.
The robots may be coming, but that doesn't have to mean mass unemployment.
COMMENT: Reserve Bank has cut rates to a record low despite economy being far from bleak.
Watch: Today at 2pm the Reserve Bank makes its big call - what does it all mean?
Numbers suggest labour market remains tight, but something is keeping pay rises in check.
Another grim business confidence survey points to a rate cut in May economists say.
COMMENT: Our Reserve Bank has followed US in a retreat from higher interest rates - again.
Comment: Reserve Bank has signalled the economy is slowing but still strong.
COMMENT: The Reserve Bank's gloomy tone today wasn't all bad news.
The Reserve Bank expects major lobbying efforts against its recommendations.
Comment: Mythology is a great narrative but what does that mean for my interest rate?