Banks are worried about how they will be perceived if they throw lavish Christmas parties.

The days of the cheque are numbered.

The economy's prospects look a lot brighter in the Treasury's latest forecasts than they did when it was preparing the Budget in April.

Alan Bollard has sent a clear message to Govt that he wants more restraint on public spending.

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has singled out tax reform as an important tool in tackling our economic challenges.

Alan Bollard has left the OCR unchanged at 2.5pc. The pick-up in economy may drive an early rate hike next year.

Interest rates have been left on hold by the Reserve Bank this morning.

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard today gave himself wiggle room to raise the OCR earlier than previously indicated.