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Insurance / News

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

6th May 26, 12:12pm

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

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

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

Banking / News

Banking / News

Live: RBNZ press conference

6th May 26, 12:50pm

by admin

Live-stream of the May 2026 RBNZ Financial Stability review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

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

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Property / Analysis

Property / Analysis

Estimated residential sales commissions topped $2 billion in March year

6th May 26, 10:37am

by Greg Ninness

Residential real estate sales commissions up 4% in the first quarter year-on-year, and up 19% compared to two years ago

Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Markets act as though Hormuz is settled

6th May 26, 7:26am

by David Chaston

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

The RBA raises its cash rate target to 4.35%

5th May 26, 4:39pm

admin

Currencies / Analysis

NZD and AUD advance

6th May 26, 7:57am

Stuart Ritson

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

Mandy Te

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

Personal Finance / Analysis

BNZ ends its fixed rate advantages

5th May 26, 8:56am

David Chaston

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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

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

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