Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: When the pressure goes on - resistReviving Christchurch is a job for Government, not Alan Bollard.10 Mar 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateBuilding boom 'will help economy'Rebuilding Christchurch will create conditions similar to the building boom between 2002 and 2007, Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard says, helping the economy and improving prospects for the building sector 'massively'.10 Mar 02:56 AM
Official Cash RateBanks slash mortgage rates after OCR cutBanks have slashed interest rates after the Official Cash Rate was cut to a record low of 2.5 per cent.10 Mar 12:50 AM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow: </i>This has to be the right callEnjoy the low interest rates while they last...09 Mar 09:15 PM
OpinionBernard Hickey<i>Bernard Hickey :</i> Bollard should have waitedThe Reserve Bank should have waited for more data on the true impact of the earthquake and put a bit more faith in the resilience of the New Zealand economy.09 Mar 08:40 PM
Official Cash RateParker: Don't take RWC from usChristchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.02 Mar 11:25 PM
Official Cash RateBNZ, Kiwibank follow the trend, cutting interest ratesBNZ and Kiwibank have joined the other banks and cut mortgage rates.02 Mar 10:15 PM
Official Cash RateKey: I want RWC in ChristchurchJohn Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.02 Mar 01:45 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar treading water until OCR reviewThe New Zealand dollar will probably hold around 75 US cents until next Thursday as traders wait for the Reserve Bank to say whether it will cut the OCR.01 Mar 08:15 PM
Official Cash RateANZ, National banks cut mortgage ratesSister banks ANZ and National have cut mortgage interest rates.28 Feb 09:25 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEarthquake flattens already weak economic outlook: NZIERThe economy will now barely grow at all in 2011, because of a "noxious mix" of spiking global petrol and food prices along with the impact of the second Christchurch earthquake, says NZIER.28 Feb 08:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentKiwi dollar may fall as Christchurch earthquake costs become knownThe New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.28 Feb 12:30 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Enormity of disaster means all economic bets are offAmid the tragedy and debris it feels harsh to talk about economics and daunting to talk about getting Christchurch back to business.25 Feb 04:30 PM
