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Economy / News
Will the RBNZ 'hike until it hurts' given 'decidedly hawkish' external Monetary Policy Committee members?
27th May 26, 5:45pm
by Ella Somers
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Most economists predict the Reserve Bank will start raising the Official Cash Rate from July, following a split vote at May's Monetary Policy Committee meeting
Economy / News
Economy / News
What happened Wednesday
27th May 26, 3:59pm
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by David Chaston
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; FHB buyers active, surprise vote split on OCR decision, fintech speed rolling out, Fisher Funds shakeup, swaps firm, NZX50 firm, NZD firm, & more
Economy / News
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Economy / News
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 2.25%, thanks to Governor's casting vote
[updated]
27th May 26, 2:28pm
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by Ella Somers
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Reserve Bank holds Official Cash Rate at 2.25% as expected, but needed the Governor’s casting vote after a 3-3 split vote
Public Policy / Opinion
Arrivals gate
Public Policy / Opinion
Winston's words versus the immigration facts
27th May 26, 11:36am
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by Brad Olsen
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Infometrics' Brad Olsen says Winston Peters is welcome to debate topics like migration. But he should really check his facts before he tries to tell the public what he did
Property / Analysis
Townhouses
Property / Analysis
First home buyers likely buying more than a third of homes being sold each month
27th May 26, 11:40am
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by Greg Ninness
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First home buyers estimated to have paid an average of $682,000 for a home of their own in April, down from $692,000 in March
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Public Policy / Analysis
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Public Policy / Analysis
Te wiki o te tāke: OECD suggests overhauling NZ's retirement savings system
27th May 26, 9:23am
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by Terry Baucher
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast - the OECD suggests a major overhaul of our retirement savings system, the latest National Climate Change Risk Assessment and the Australian Budget
Public Policy / News
Finance Minister Nicola Willis holds a Summary of Initiatives in the lead up to Budget 2026.
Public Policy / News
Inside the Capital: Budget week, petty politics and an old face returns
26th May 26, 4:24pm
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by Anna Whyte
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Inside the Capital: What to expect during budget week as politicians ready themselves for the big day
Investing / News
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Investing / News
Daily NZX update, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
27th May 26, 3:00pm
by Luron Iosefa
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, Vista Group, Infratil, and Vulcan Steel lead the NZX50 higher; Spark, Serko, Sanford, and SkyCity casino weigh on the index
Public Policy / Opinion
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Public Policy / Opinion
Industrial policy for an age of uncertainty
27th May 26, 10:26am
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by Guest
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Yuen Yuen Ang explains how governments can pursue national development goals without 'picking winners'
Rural News / Analysis
It's going to last longer than many assume
27th May 26, 3:28pm
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Personal Finance / News
If you earn over $50,000 then you’re likely part of this 90% KiwiSaver metric
26th May 26, 2:07pm
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Ella Somers
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Property / Analysis
Slight improvement in affordability for first home buyers
26th May 26, 11:30am
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Greg Ninness
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Economy / News
Electricity Authority to set new rules for power gentailers where ‘they cannot favour their own retail arms on price or non-price terms’
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26th May 26, 10:25am
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Mandy Te
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Personal Finance / Opinion
The winter blues are here — and your wallet is feeling it too
26th May 26, 11:14am
Lynda Moore
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Breakfast briefing: The US launches new strikes on Iran as talks stall
27th May 26, 7:20am
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David Chaston
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Westpac increases mortgage and TD rates
21st May 26, 4:15pm
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David Chaston
Westpac stays competitive for its two year fixed mortgage rate, but increases for other fixed terms lessen that advantage unless you look at four and five year fixed rates
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24th May 26, 12:32pm
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Dear Nicola: Where’s my $5,000?
22nd May 26, 5:00am
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Households didn’t get $5,000, but defence, landlords and business did. Natalia Albert looks at the past two budgets, and where the money actually went
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RBNZ tipped to hold off increasing the OCR at Wednesday's review
24th May 26, 6:00am
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Ella Somers
Bank economists expect the RBNZ to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold on Wednesday as inflation uncertainty clouds the timing of future hikes
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More than 34,000 overseas students are 'dependents of a worker'
21st May 26, 12:08pm
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Children of foreign workers one of the main drivers of growth in student visa numbers
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Housing Minister Chris Bishop speaks to media.
Social housing shake up: Rents to increase in 2027, private rental supplement goes up
21st May 26, 4:11pm
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Anna Whyte
Social housing rents to increase by $31 a week on average in 2027, accommodation supplement to increase
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If you earn over $50,000 then you’re likely part of this 90% KiwiSaver metric
26th May 26, 2:07pm
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Ella Somers
The Retirement Commission says KiwiSaver is working well for the majority of New Zealanders, but women are still facing a significant gender gap

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22nd May 26, 9:30am
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Tower chair backs Government review into insurance affordability as half-year profit drops 40%
21st May 26, 10:57am
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20th May 26, 10:13am
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New dairy season expected to feature high milk price - and higher costs
25th May 26, 9:57am
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26th May 26, 7:56am
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