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Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Markets act as though Hormuz is settled

6th May 26, 7:26am

Hormuz still shut despite US claims; dairy prices firm; US data mixed; Canada posts trade surplus; Singapore retail strong; RBA hikes as inflation rises; UST 10yr at 4.42%; gold firms and oil eases; NZ$1 = 58.9 USc; TWI-5 = 62.3

Business / News

ANZ's Antonia Watson speaks at ANZ Singapore.

Business / News

Businesses urged to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises

5th May 26, 7:57pm

by Anna Whyte

'Watch, worry and wait' - ANZ urges businesses to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises

Personal Finance / News

ANZ NZ faces liability of up to $125m after court rules in favour of customers in class action

[updated]

5th May 26, 1:38pm

by Gareth Vaughan

High Court rules in favour of Banking Class Action Group and against ANZ NZ in class action lawsuit

Public Policy / News

Public Policy / News

The RBA raises its cash rate target to 4.35%

5th May 26, 4:39pm

by admin

The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation surge and rising outlook as they push through their third consecutive hike

Currencies / Analysis

NZD and AUD advance

6th May 26, 7:57am

by Stuart Ritson

US equities rebound on indications the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place despite recent clashes. Oil prices decline. Brent crude dips below US$110 per barrel. Treasury yields decline modestly

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Public Policy / News

Local Government Minister Simon Watts and RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop.

Public Policy / News

‘Lead your own reform or we’ll do it for you,' central govt tells local govt

[updated]

5th May 26, 3:28pm

by Mandy Te

Government gives councils 3 months to submit proposals for their own reorganisation as it eyes fast-track for local government reform

Personal Finance / Opinion

Personal Finance / Opinion

What surveillance pricing is and why you should be wary

5th May 26, 5:03pm

by Guest

Jake Okechukwu Effoduh advices caution is needed over the growth of surveillance pricing, which asks; 'who are you, and how much can we extract from you?'

Property / News

Property / News

Barfoot & Thompson's median selling price drops by almost $75,000 in April

5th May 26, 10:40am

by Greg Ninness

Barfoot & Thompson's sales numbers and selling prices both declined in April but stock levels were at an 18 year high for the month

Personal Finance / Analysis

BNZ ends its fixed rate advantages

5th May 26, 8:56am

by David Chaston

BNZ moves some key fixed rates up, closing the gap to its main rivals. In the background, all the pressure's on benchmark rates, both locally and internationally, are up

Investing / News

Daily NZX update, Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5th May 26, 3:00pm

Luron Iosefa

Personal Finance / Opinion

Pretty versus practical

5th May 26, 10:50am

Lynda Moore

Public Policy / News

'We know we can rely on each other' - Singapore fuel and food deal signed

4th May 26, 5:56pm

Anna Whyte

Economy / News

What happened Tuesday

5th May 26, 3:59pm

David Chaston

Property / News

Rental housing activity hit a nine year high in February

4th May 26, 11:59am

Greg Ninness

Public Policy / Opinion

Funding current consumption, compromising the future

4th May 26, 10:02am

Brian Easton

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Property / Opinion

A reset for the housing market?

29th Apr 26, 10:14am

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‘Mum and dad investors’ are pulling back. Michael Rehm asks what will that mean for NZ’s housing market?

Banking / News

ANZ NZ's Chief Risk Officer says 'we're definitely heading' towards stagflation

2nd May 26, 9:00am

Gareth Vaughan

ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson says banks have 'committed to the government to see our customers through' oil shock-related cost pressures

Personal Finance / News

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National only party to oppose Labour’s proposal for full disclosure of international money transfer fees

30th Apr 26, 12:07pm

Mandy Te

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Property / News

ANZ economists forecast ongoing mortgage rate increases this year

29th Apr 26, 1:15pm

Greg Ninness

ANZ NZ economists say a small decline in house prices this year is 'the most likely scenario'

Property / News

Asking prices down, stock levels high on Realestate.co.nz

1st May 26, 11:13am

Greg Ninness

Housing stock for sale in April at 12-year high and asking prices declining on Realestate.co.nz as the market heads into winter

Personal Finance / Analysis

BNZ ends its fixed rate advantages

5th May 26, 8:56am

David Chaston

BNZ moves some key fixed rates up, closing the gap to its main rivals. In the background, all the pressure's on benchmark rates, both locally and internationally, are up

Business / News