BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar recovers ground against trans-Tasman counterpartThe New Zealand dollar recovered ground against its trans-Tasman counterpart after falling unemployment firmed up expectations for a rate hike by the local central bank.05 Feb 04:40 AM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar tipped to fall this weekSigns of a revival in the Aussie economy have prompted that nation's central bank to remove its easing bias.03 Feb 01:05 AM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents reach six-year highNew Zealand building consents for residential housing rose 7.6% in December, taking the annual level of new permits to a six-year high.29 Jan 11:12 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateRate rise in March - bank on itThe OCR has been left unchanged this morning, making a March hike now 'a near certainty' according to one economist.29 Jan 09:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar slips on speculation US Fed will further trim asset purchasesThe dollar fell against the greenback amid speculation the Federal Reserve will further trim its bond buying programme next week.22 Jan 08:07 PM
Banking and finance'No justification' for OCR rise - EMAThe economic recovery will stall if banks have their way and interest rates are lifted in January, the EMA says.21 Jan 09:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains after inflation data fuels appetite for early rate hike21 Jan 04:15 AM
BDBDBanking and financeOCR hike unlikely next weekAccelerating inflation isn't expected to sway the Reserve Bank from a March rate hike, as rising consumer prices firm up the outlook of a strengthening economy.21 Jan 12:40 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed ahead of inflation dataThe NZ dollar was little changed ahead of local inflation data which is expected to inform the Reserve Bank's decision when it reviews monetary policy next week.20 Jan 07:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar at 8-year high against AussieThe Kiwi dollar climbed to a new eight-year high after weak Aussie jobs data highlighted divergent interest rate outlooks between the neighbouring economies.16 Jan 08:17 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar hits 8-year high against AussieThe New Zealand dollar touched an eight-year against its trans-Tasman counterpart ahead of Australia employment figures.15 Jan 08:05 PM
