Editorial: Pain beyond the pump
OPINION: Our editorial says a crude oil price surge means inflation may not be done yet.
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Bank profits: NZ banking more profitable than in other countries - ComCom
Preliminary findings “raise questions for us”, says commission chairman.
'Past its peak': The significant shift in job market numbers
New data matches feedback from businesses as more people look for work.
‘Intensely inflationary levels’ still at work in NZ
We're likely to start seeing unemployment creep up, economists say.
'Not So Orr-Some': Brewery markets beer poking fun at Reserve Bank Governor
Behemoth Brewery makes monetary policy mainstream.
Reserve Bank should be empowered to change fuel tax rates, former governor argues
Former Reserve Bank governor suggests hiking fuel taxes to cool inflation.
Richard Prebble: Three strikes and Labour is out - another scandal will be fatal
OPINION: Luxon does not need to win the debates, just state the case for change.
Prices frozen, volumes stay low: subdued mid-winter house sales
National median house price remained unchanged at $780,00 from May to June; REINZ.
Liam Dann: RBNZ to watch and wait until homeowners feel full pain of refixing
RBNZ's tone suggests no respite for mortgage holders.
OCR: No respite for mortgage holders - rates to stay high for 'forseeable future'
Inflation falling but not back in target zone until late 2024, says RBNZ.
Central banks are catching up with rate hikes. Why this could be bad news for our dollar
And an already-weakened New Zealand dollar may lose more ground.
Jarden Brief: Stash the cash, mega-companies told as US imposes tougher new rules
Jarden Brief: Market shrugs off warnings about higher borrowing costs and fewer loans.
Liam Dann: OCR on hold or just holding on? Reserve Bank’s next rate call
ANALYSIS: Call this week masks a longer-term challenge.
NZ dollar drops, interest rates rise after surprise US jobs number
New Zealand dollar left licking its wounds.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Will clobbering the indebted cool inflation?
OPINION: The difficulty of using interest rates to influence inflation.
Retailers feeling it the most as cost pressures remain intense
The Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows retailers were the most downbeat.
‘Caution is needed’ - RBNZ ramps up crypto watch
It wants to know how many Kiwis own crypto assets.
First-home buyers account for record-high portion of new mortgage lending
ANZ economists expect investors will continue to be sidelined from the property market.
Government refrains from shifting Reserve Bank’s goalposts following remit review
The Government has made only minor changes to the Monetary Policy Remit.
Confusion over who can join powerful RBNZ committee
Monetary policy researchers can in fact apply to be on the Monetary Policy Committee.
House prices may be bottoming out
Opinion: New analysis suggests an end to the house price slump may be in sight.
RBNZ confirms easing of mortgage lending restrictions
LVR rules to be loosened from June 1.
Adrian Orr: Govt ‘more of a friend than foe’ in attempts to cool inflation
Reserve Bank downplays impact of government spending plans on inflation.
Liam Dann: Is the age of low-interest rates over? Don’t bet on it
OPINION: Will sharemarkets ever sail the fair winds of low rates again?
Liam Dann: What peaking OCR means for mortgage rates
An OCR peak might be good news for mortgage holders - if RBNZ has got it right.
‘Peak’ OCR: NZ dollar, interest rates drop after crazy day on markets
Reserve Bank's latest update caused a stir.
Market close: NZ stocks rally after Reserve Bank's surprise OCR call
The index had a 0.9 per cent turnaround after the RBNZ's announcement.
How high will OCR go? Budget spend, migration 'may force Reserve Bank’s hand'
'Impending RBNZ monetary policy statement now looks more on a knife edge.'
Market close: Shares take a tumble on interest rate worries
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 11,993, down 106.73 points or 0.88 per cent.
'On a knife-edge': Interest rate to rise, with prospect of more to come
The Budget was the "straw that broke the camel's back" for some economists.
OCR headed for 6 per cent as migration boosts economy
Inflation has passed its peak but a stronger-than-expected economy will mean higher rates.
Interest repayments eating into incomes of Covid property boom buyers
Percentage of incomes being spent on mortgages surpasses "stress" threshold.
Will looser LVR restrictions reignite the housing market?
Experts weigh in on Reserve Bank proposal to ease mortgage lending restrictions.
RBNZ proposes easing banks’ mortgage lending restrictions
LVR restrictions likely to be loosened.