
Eftpos, credit card retail spending well down in October
Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.
Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.
OPINION: I’ve been bothered for some time about property valuations.
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
The Barfoot and Thompson boss talks property prices on the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast.
Mortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.
RBNZ warns times will get tougher for mortgage holders.
Auckland prices fell the most during the downturn, closely followed by Wellington.
High population growth is 'adding to demand', says Westpac's chief economist.
NZ households highly indebted by international standards.
Interest rates have risen sharply over the past two years.
Will the change of Government see 'mum and dad' investors perk up?
Some mortgage rates creep close to 8 per cent, while deposit rates hit 6 per cent.
"Every single dollar that one can save is important."
About 80 per cent of fixed-term loans due to reprice in less than two years.
OPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.
Family home of former Apprentice host put on market after liquidation of owner.
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.
OPINION: RBA says many households are experiencing a "painful squeeze on their finances".
OPINION: Kiwis flatter themselves with the idea the economy is under our control.
OPINION: Hawkish, dovish, or a bit of both? The RBNZ continues to watch and wait.
Can the RBNZ stick to its earlier call that the OCR has peaked?
New mortgage lending up 7 per cent between August 2022 and August 2023.
Last week's strong GDP raised expectations mortgage rates would continue to climb.
Evicted then trespassed: 'I had to pay for the site, for a house I couldn't live in'
ANALYSIS: It takes just one big bank to hike rates for the others to follow.
When interest rates are so high, there are tactics to make the mortgage pain more bearable
OPINION: What price might these buyers be paying for the convenience?
OPINION: Savings must be used to repay our growing debt, not to buy off voters.