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Economy / News

Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon infront of Singapore's oil refineries.

Economy / News

Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis

6th May 26, 6:42pm

by Anna Whyte

Fuel prices and uncertainty's 'chilling' impact: Inside Treasury's Middle East crisis advice to Nicola Willis

Economy / News

What happened Wednesday

6th May 26, 3:59pm

by David Chaston

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; RBNZ sees lower house prices & worries about insurance access, Q1 labour market little-changed, rising real estate broker commissions, swaps stable, NZD up, & more

Personal Finance / News

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Personal Finance / News

Residential mortgage lending by finance companies up over 30% since deposit insurance launch

6th May 26, 2:11pm

by Mandy Te

Since Depositor Compensation Scheme launch residential mortgage lending by finance companies is up over 30%, Reserve Bank says

Economy / News

Economy / News

Jobless rate steadies, wages rise +2%

6th May 26, 11:23am

by David Chaston

The jobless rate steadies overall but is rising for those under 25 years. It is particularly tough for workers in the 20-25 age group

Insurance / News

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Insurance / News

Emerging insurance pressures 'indicate financial stability risks may increase' - RBNZ

6th May 26, 12:12pm

by Mandy Te

Financial stability and insurance: 'Concerns over affordability, climate change, and dependence on global reinsurance mean the situation could change quickly and warrants monitoring,' the Reserve Bank says

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Public Policy / Opinion

Public Policy / Opinion

New Zealand’s fuel strategy 'a gamble on global stability'

6th May 26, 4:33pm

by Guest

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed, Olga Dodd & Adrian Fernandez-Perez say

Economy / News

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Economy / News

Rising mortgage rates could reduce house prices further - RBNZ

6th May 26, 10:23am

by Mandy Te

NZ likely to see a slower recovery, affecting job growth and debt servicing, but banks and farmers well placed to manage economic shock as housing market remains soft, according to Reserve Bank's latest Financial Stability Report

Public Policy / Analysis

Te wiki o te tāke: The fiscal drag stealth tax

6th May 26, 10:16am

by Terry Baucher

The New Zealand Tax Podcast – Inland Revenue 'reminds' crypto-asset investors, the $4 billion cost of fiscal drag, and the European Commission publishes a major report on wealth tax

Investing / News

Investing / News

Daily NZX update, Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6th May 26, 3:00pm

by Luron Iosefa

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Infratil, Serko, Vista and Tower lift the NZX50 sharply, while Gentrack, a2 Milk, SkyCity casino and Kathmandu hold it back

Property / Analysis

Estimated residential sales commissions topped $2 billion in March year

6th May 26, 10:37am

Greg Ninness

Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Markets act as though Hormuz is settled

6th May 26, 7:26am

David Chaston

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

Anna Whyte

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

Gareth Vaughan

Personal Finance / Opinion

What surveillance pricing is and why you should be wary

5th May 26, 5:03pm

Guest

Property / News

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

5th May 26, 10:40am

Greg Ninness

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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

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

Property / News