COMMENT: Want to know what's going on in NZ's external affairs? Ask Australia.

COMMENT: Both income and asset tests decide who gets a subsidy, Mary Holm writes.

COMMENT: In last week's monetary policy statement , the word "uncertainty" came up eleven times, by Mark Lister's count.

Reserve Bank deputy governor Grant Spencer says it's still too early to declare victory with the recent slowdown in house prices.

Don't expect interest rates to stay still despite the Reserve Bank's decision to keep the official cash rate on hold.

A growing tide of trade protectionism led by US president Donald Trump is one of the biggest uncertainties for New Zealand's Reserve Bank.

Watch The Economy Hub: The Reserve Bank holding the official cash rate at 1.75 per cent could delay rising rates for mortgage holders.

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.

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.

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler said he accepts the central bank got its migration forecasts wrong.

It is hard to understand why Finance Minister is wary about giving the Reserve Bank the power it wants to impose an income limit on house mortgage lending.

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.

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.

COMMENT: Inflation data due today is tipped to show the economy skating dangerously close to deflation, writes Liam Dann.

New data tomorrow is expected to show inflation near zero - so why does it feel like the cost of living is rising?

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