OpinionLiam DannReserve Bank well placed for Brexit falloutCOMMENT: At a meeting in Zurich on Saturday central bank governors from around the world pledged to support financial markets to avoid Brexit contagion.26 Jun 08:00 AM
OpinionLiam DannWhy Reserve Bank was right to hold ratesCOMMENT: Here's why the Reserve Bank has made the right move this morning.09 Jun 12:10 AM
Official Cash RateMood shifting towards rates holdMarket prices are in 75 per cent likelihood of no OCR cut with domestic economy is solid and global outlook is improving.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateTalks begin on debt-to-income ratiosThe Government has begun discussions with the Reserve Bank about income-related restrictions on mortgage lending, Finance Minister Bill English has confirmed.02 Jun 02:49 AM
Official Cash RateCan the Budget pull a rabbit out of a hat?Soaring house prices spurred by Auckland's rampant real estate market is one of the most pressing problems facing John Key ahead of Thursday's Budget.22 May 05:20 AM
Official Cash RateProposed $3b tax cuts 'threatens' budgetWatch: Economy Hub: Does the PM's promise of $3b in tax cuts threatens to make next week's budget "obsolete".19 May 09:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateInflation forecasts up in surveyNew Zealand inflation expectations rose slightly in the Reserve Bank's latest quarterly survey, after the previous survey's surprisingly weak outcome.17 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateWe're in a dairy 'super downcycle' says bankDairy prices should start improving 'in the medium term'.17 May 01:30 AM
Official Cash Rate'Debt-to-income cap idea a disaster'Reserve Bank debt-to-income caps would be disastrous for house buyers and the residential and building sector, says a real estate chief.16 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateThe hunt for the new $100 billShiny new $20, $50 and $100 banknotes are in circulation from today - but you might not see one for a while.16 May 03:39 AM
EditorialEditorial: Let's hope Government has learned from errorsThe Government should tilt the market in favour of those still waiting for the Kiwi dream.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowDebt monster keeps on growingCOMMENT: The Reserve Bank was radiating signals this week that its next intervention in the housing market may well target debt-to-income ratios.12 May 08:00 PM
Official Cash RateThe $405K block to home buyersA typical household would be blocked from getting a mortgage of more than $405,000 under debt-to-income restrictions being considered by the Reserve Bank.11 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateDairy puts cloud over economyHousing debt got all the attention yesterday, but dairy debt remains near the top list of Reserve Bank of the threats to the economy.11 May 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank seeks tech security adviceThe Reserve Bank halted its briefings for media and analysts after a breach of the embargo by a MediaWorks reporter.11 May 01:46 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateHouse market restrictions could hit kiwiThe New Zealand dollar may decline this week on expectations the Reserve Bank could add further restrictions to the housing market, paving the way for future interest rate cuts.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Debt level high on RBNZ agendaCOMMENT: Broadly the banks have strong balance sheets but New Zealand's private debt levels are high and rising.09 May 02:43 AM
Official Cash RateDoor open to OCR cutsThe door remains open to further official cash rate cuts after the Reserve Bank held the OCR steady while predicting inflation will pick up.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Reserve Bank in quandary over housingThe bank and the Government need new solutions to the economic damage being done by this raging house market.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateThe Economy Hub: OCR specialWATCH: Has the Reserve Bank made a "poor call" keeping the OCR at 2.25 per cent?28 Apr 12:53 AM
Official Cash RateMortgage rates tipped to stay steadySo interest rates stay at a record low - does this mean mortgage rates are going to fall?27 Apr 09:55 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank leaves OCR - dollar jumpsThe Reserve Bank has left the OCR unchanged.27 Apr 09:30 PM
Official Cash RateWe rule! Five dollar bill wins bank note beauty showOur newly introduced five dollar note has won a world currency contest.26 Apr 01:00 AM
Official Cash RateBank juggles dilemma of housing and inflationWhat is the lesser of two evils - the housing bubble or low inflation? It's a tough choice when you consider the limited ability of monetary policy to definitively solve either problem.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Between a rock and a hard placeCOMMENT: The Reserve Bank is back in a familiar place - between those two rocks of very low CPI inflation and very high house price inflation.23 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEnglish's letter to Reserve Bank releasedBill English scotched speculation that a letter released today showed he is concerned about the Bank's performance.22 Apr 03:36 AM
Official Cash RateEnglish seeks feedbackThe letter makes reference to the performance of the Reserve Bank governor although it includes no specific comment on performance of current governor Graeme Wheeler.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateTougher lending rules tippedThe Reserve Bank could expand mortgage lending restrictions in an effort to head off the housing boom as it rolls down the country, economists say.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateOCR cut expectations fadeInflation for the first quarter of the year was bang on Reserve Bank expectations and won't add weight for another rate cut next week, say economists.18 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateTobacco, food push inflation up 0.2pcLatest CPI stats show that plunging petrol prices have been cancelled out by rising tobacco prices, pushing inflation to 0.2pc.17 Apr 11:10 PM
Official Cash RateRBNZ to introduce mortgage restrictionsWestpac economist says a resurgent property market means new lending restrictions are likely.15 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Migration minus inflationCOMMENT: Migrants are pouring into NZ by the thousand, but these days the new arrivals aren't boosting prices the way they once did.15 Apr 12:50 AM
