COMMENT: The Reserve Bank Governor is arguably the most influential - if unelected - role in New Zealand outside that of the Prime Minister or Minister of Finance.

New Zealand inflation expectations for the next two years have increased, a Reserve Bank survey shows.

Home-buyers took a breather at the end of last year with new residential mortgage lending dipping down.

The Government talks up the prospects of a new supply of housing for first-home buyers in Auckland, but is there a funding gap?

Costs have soared in the past 12 months undermining efforts to address New Zealand's affordability with increased housing supply.

Less than half of young renters voted at the last election, and more than 90 per cent of property owners over the age of 50 voted.

The Reserve Bank has issued a formal warning to Aotearoa Credit Union over its failure to meet its anti-money laundering obligations.

Some mortgage holders are breaking their fixed terms early to lock in longer term rates before they rise further, says a broker.

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler says the prospects are good for "continued strong growth" in the New Zealand.

Debt to income limits would damage the Auckland housing market and New Zealand's economy, property valuers say.

The Reserve Bank is making inquiries to find out whether or not New Zealand's bank notes contain animal fat, as they do in the UK.

WATCH: Donald Trump is set to have a profound effect on the mortgage rates of New Zealanders.

Reserve Bank deputy governor Grant Spencer is signalling a new supervision regime for the country's payments system, two years after

COMMENT: Depositors are in line for better returns - but it won't be soon.

New Zealand's unemployment rate fell below 5 per cent for the first time since December 2008.

House prices may be starting to drop in Auckland- but it will still cost first home-buyers an average of $682k.

COMMENT: The Reserve Bank has some explaining to do.

New Zealand's rate of annual inflation has dropped to just 0.2 per cent for the year to September 30.

One in seven houses sold in Auckland are being bought by people who already own five or more properties.

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler says more easing is needed to get inflation back within the target band.

The Reserve Bank is expected to hold fire from cutting interest rates next week until it can get a better steer on the inflation outlook

A former member of the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee is questioning wide-spread expectations that interest rates will remain low.

Trustees of the Reserve Bank staff superannuation fund have confirmed that it has investments in companies that may be involved in

An analyst says it's "safe to assume" the average Auckland house price will pass $1 million this month.

Governor Graeme Wheeler outlines why he doesn't see the need to take a slash and burn approach to interest rates.

COMMENT: Low inflation, low wage growth is creating asset bubbles, exacerbating inequality and driving instability, writes Liam Dann.

COMMENT: The Reserve Bank may be missing its target, but we shouldn't give up so easily just because it is hard to hit.

COMMENT: There is little NZ can do about high dollar or inflation.

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler talks to Liam Dann about the issues behind the rates cut decision.