Liam Dann: New Zealand is still a rich country ... now for the bad news
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Liam Dann.
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RBNZ digesting data before softening tough talk on inflation
Adrian Orr highlights differences between NZ and US, where there's talk of rate cuts.
Time to talk OCR cuts, not hikes, economist says
The economy shrank in the third quarter as households spent less and exports fell.
Liam Dann: Never mind the technicalities, New Zealand is in recession
OPINION: If there's an upside to grim GDP data, it may be we'll get through this sooner.
Red flag to a bull: NZ interest rates drop sharply after GDP falls
NZ wholesale interest rates have fallen sharply after US Fed news and NZ's GDP fall.
Treasury backs RBNZ focus on inflation
However, officials are worried about chopping and changing the Reserve Bank Act.
Reserve Bank would think twice before removing LVR mortgage restrictions again
Regulator makes case for introduction of debt-to-income restrictions.
Standoff: Yawning interest rate gap opens up between Reserve Bank and market
A standoff between the money market and the Reserve Bank could mean lower mortgage rates.
RBNZ's tough talk on interest rates isn't a game, says deputy governor
Christian Hawkesby on why the RBNZ is leaning against markets pricing in rate cuts.
Tensions soothed? Luxon 'united' with Orr in inflation fight
Removing the Reserve Bank's employment target top of the Government's to-do list.
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank talks tough, pushes back on rate cut hype - will markets buy it?
With a hawkish tone, the RBNZ warned it's not the time to let up in the inflation fight.
Orr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025
The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.
OCR announcement: Has inflation cooled off enough?
Capacity pressures easing as higher interest rates dampen demand.
OCR announcement: How long should you fix your mortgage for?
Experts share how they'd structure their mortgages.
What the coalition deal means for the economy
An overview of the policies that affect your back pocket.
NZ dollar goes digital in new stablecoin
Easy Crypto beats the RBNZ to the punch and aims to increase crypto uptake.
Liam Dann: Life on hold as the 'Great Malaise' keeps us waiting
OPINION: It feels like we're all stuck in limbo as wait for slow economic cycle to turn.
Election impact? Business confidence jumps in October
ANZ's Business Outlook survey suggests businesses liked the election result.
Market close: High interest rates hurt NZ market
The Israel-Hamas war has created volatility in gold and oil prices.
Liam Dann: Why David Seymour's hardline monetary policy is a bad idea
OPINION: It puts re-balancing the economy firmly on the shoulders of younger generations.
'About accountability': David Seymour talks tough on Reserve Bank remit
The Act leader wants the Monetary Policy Committee gone and the inflation target reduced.
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
'Evil' inflation cooled slightly in third quarter
New inflation figure below most market expectations.
Post-election hangover: Inflation data to reveal scale of problem for new Government
The Consumers Price Index for the third quarter is due out on Tuesday.
Treasury unimpressed by Reserve Bank’s $139m ‘unusual’ request
Treasury miffed as RBNZ gets more funding to cover cost pressures.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Why Willis would think twice before trying to take down Orr
OPINION: A closer look at how the RBNZ might change under a National-led Government.
Nicola Willis: 'I’m a professional, Adrian Orr is a professional'
Would Orr stay if Willis was finance minister?
No change to OCR but Reserve Bank hints more interest rate pain is needed
The Reserve Bank has left the Official Cash Rate on hold.
Reserve Bank builds war chest to support the dollar if there's a crisis
A closer look at why the Reserve Bank is accumulating billions in foreign reserves.
Liam Dann: The economic results are in pre-election, have you made up your mind?
OPINION: So are things good, bad or ugly out there?
‘Nothing inherently dishonest’, CBL judge finds
Judge could not find former CBL Corporation executives guilty.
'BS' called on narrative around appointments to powerful RBNZ committee
Former RBNZ board member discusses 'ban' of researchers on Monetary Policy Committee.
Opinion: Three big problems and four quick wins for next government
OPINION: Roger Partridge says solving crises in education, health, housing will take time.
BlackRock: Interest rates return to the ‘old normal’
Why central banks aren't expected to rescue economies as they have in the past.