Tamsyn Parker: KiwiSaver election promises
There are minefield of promises across the parties when it comes to KiwiSaver and superannuation. Money editor Tamsyn Parker takes a look.
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Food prices rise on more expensive fruit and veg
NZ food prices rose in August, paring the previous month's fall, as more expensive tomatoes, lettuce and broccoli offset discounted breads.
House sales cool on looming election
House sales fell 7 per cent in August according to REINZ figures as the upcoming election adds another uncertainty for buyers.
Dollar holds below 82 US cents
The dollar held below 82 US cents overnight after the Reserve Bank yesterday reiterated that is too high and signalled interest rates would remain on hold.
Is a Reserve Bank inflation rethink in order?
What should an inflation-targeting central bank do when inflation is proving unexpectedly slow to make an appearance?
Reserve Bank faces mandate change after election
In an effort to lower rates and weaken the currency, Labour is pledging to broaden the RBNZ's policy goal by re-writing its main objective.
Fewer, slower rates rises due
The Reserve Bank still sees interest rate increases in our future but fewer and further between than it foreshadowed three months ago, writes Brian Fallow.
Interest rates left unchanged
Interest rates have been held at 3.5pc as Graeme Wheeler signals he won't be as aggressive with future hikes.
NZ dollar slips as greenback gains on US interest rates expectations
The NZ dollar declined as investors gain confidence about a recovery in the US economy, increasing demand for the US dollar.
Dollar rises to 6-week high against euro after ECB cuts rates
The NZ dollar rose to a six-week high against the euro after the European Central Bank unexpectedly cut its three key interest rates.
European Central Bank cuts rates
Equities advanced in Europe after the European Central Bank lowered three key interest rates and announced plans to start buying assets next month
House values up - new QV stats out
QV has released latest house value data showing big rises nationally and in Auckland but growth rates are slowing.
Auckland house prices slump
Auckland house sale volumes and average sale prices have slumped in August - so what's behind the slight cooling off of the market?
Claire Matthews: Why must politicians tinker with KiwiSaver?
What KiwiSaver really needs is to be left alone by the politicians and allowed to get on with its purpose of helping kiwis save for their retirement.