'Another bloodbath': House prices slump again in May for sixth straight month
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
New data from REINZ shows house prices sank further in May.
Economists say the first quarter was tough as Omicron kept people home.
Rising food prices outpaced rising energy costs to drive a rise in NZ's terms of trade.
Labour shortages have likely driven the strongest wage growth since 2009.
StatsNZ releases Consumer Price Index data for the March quarter this Thursday.
NZIER survey shows business confidence low across the board as cost pressures mount.
Odds are evenly split on the RBNZ delivering a double shot to interest rates this week.
Residential construction feeling the pinch as building costs rise and house prices fall.
New reports from ASB and ANZ economists point to much tougher year ahead for economy.
"It's not our fault" is not a sustainable political strategy, even if it is largely true.
ANZ economists say shock to oil and food prices will see inflation soar to 7.4 per cent.
The Reserve Bank will lift the OCR on Wednesday - but by how much?
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What will happen to house prices, GDP and the Official Cash Rate?
The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.
Inflation has hit beneficiaries and superannuitants hardest in the past decade.
World-class cricketer Suzie Bates says White Ferns have a goal besides winning.
NZ's economy faces a "perfect storm" of global and local forces driving up prices.
Inflation pressure looks set to dominate the RBNZ's thinking despite the Auckland lockdown
Bonus Bonds investors are yet to make contact with the scheme as it's wind up continues.
We could lose many of our most loved local businesses without making a dent in GDP.
Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.
Finance Minister defends use of Covid response funds and says he has more than enough.
ANZ Business Outlook survey shows firms still see inflation pressures as a major issue.
ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.
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