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Economy / News

Breakfast briefing: Renewed hot conflict queers the global economic pitch

9th Jul 26, 7:19am

IMF maintains global growth outlook; US consumer debt surprise; Fed eyes hikes if inflation stays up; Japan sentiment improves; Aussie rents jump; UST 10yr at 4.56%; gold drops; oil jumps; NZ$1 = 57 USc; TWI-5 = 60.9

Economy / News

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Economy / News

Economists predict OCR could hit 3% by the end of 2026

8th Jul 26, 6:22pm

by Ella Somers

Reserve Bank’s first Official Cash Rate hike in three years divides bank economists, but all agree more increases are coming before the year is out

Technology / News

Unpacking AI: NZ 'vulnerable' without control over AI models it uses, says Green MP

8th Jul 26, 4:59pm

by Anna Whyte

New Zealand is 'vulnerable' without control over the AI models it uses, Green MP Francisco Hernandez argues

Economy / News

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Economy / News

Reserve Bank raises OCR to 2.50% from 2.25%, hints at more hikes

[updated]

8th Jul 26, 2:24pm

by Ella Somers

RBNZ raises Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 2.50% with external and internal Monetary Policy Committee members reaching consensus

Public Policy / News

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Public Policy / News

Labour unveils SolarSaver package to help renters access solar power

[updated]

8th Jul 26, 10:30am

by Mandy Te

Labour promises low-interest rate schemes, subsidies, plug-in options for renters as it launches its ‘SolarSaver package’ which aims to make it easier for New Zealanders to access solar power

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Technology / Opinion

Technology / Opinion

Waking up to Chinese AI

8th Jul 26, 9:20am

by Alistair Crozier

Alistair Crozier of the New Zealand China Council explores China's AI world

Property / News

Property / News

QV says average dwelling values are in a slow decline in most parts of NZ

8th Jul 26, 12:01am

by Greg Ninness

Average NZ dwelling value down 0.4% in June quarter, now down almost 15% from 2022 peak - QV House Price Index

Property / Opinion

What does a housing slowdown mean for the Aussie economy?

8th Jul 26, 9:37am

by Guest

Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps expectations should too, Alan Duncan & Steven Rowley say

Investing / News

Investing / News

Daily NZX update, Wednesday, July 8, 2026

8th Jul 26, 3:00pm

by Luron Iosefa

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; mid-week weakness for the NZX50 as NZX, Oceania, Precinct and Channel Infrastructure gain to offset losses from Summerset, Gentrack, SkyCity casino and F&P Healthcare

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Business / News

More than 113,000 businesses registered to receive eInvoices

[updated]

8th Jul 26, 9:30am

Mandy Te

Rural News / Opinion

Why meat cooperatives have failed

8th Jul 26, 11:27am

Allan Barber

Technology / News

Unpacking AI: It's coming for the public service... are they ready?

7th Jul 26, 6:31pm

Anna Whyte

Economy / News

What happened Wednesday

8th Jul 26, 3:59pm

David Chaston

Property / News

More home owners moving overseas and renting out their NZ homes, Realestate.co.nz suggests

7th Jul 26, 1:59pm

Greg Ninness

Simon Watts, who is Auckland Minister and Minister for Local Government, speaks to an audience.

Public Policy / News

Government wants 'proportionate, evidence-based, value for money' decisions from councils on climate change

7th Jul 26, 9:57am

Mandy Te

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Currencies / Opinion

New Zealand economy set to outperform Australia

6th Jul 26, 8:00am

Roger J Kerr

Roger J Kerr assesses what the relative performances of the NZ and AU economies mean for the NZD/AUD cross-rate. And he notes financial markets start to rethink the Fed’s next move with interest rates

Banking / News

ANZ NZ's 'material breach'

4th Jul 26, 9:00am

Gareth Vaughan

ANZ NZ working to rectify material breach of banking registration relating to Reserve Bank's outsourcing policy

Economy / News

Reserve Bank raises OCR to 2.50% from 2.25%, hints at more hikes

[updated]

8th Jul 26, 2:24pm

Ella Somers

RBNZ raises Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 2.50% with external and internal Monetary Policy Committee members reaching consensus

Economy / News

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand building in Wellington

Will the RBNZ 'get a hike under the belt' or 'give the economy breathing room?'

5th Jul 26, 6:30am

Ella Somers

Bank economists divided on whether the Reserve Bank will increase the Official Cash Rate on July 8 after May's close call

Technology / Opinion

Unpacking AI: How a two month reporting project changed my mind on AI

2nd Jul 26, 3:48pm

Anna Whyte

Anna Whyte explains how a two month reporting project both changed her mind on AI, and helped educate her about AI

Rural News / Opinion

Is it a sunset or a sunrise in Synlait's future?

Who will be Synlait’s salvation?

6th Jul 26, 4:48pm

Keith Woodford

Keith Woodford takes a detailed look at the possible ways the Synlait mess will get resolved. Its shareholders may lose everything but the business will continue in some form

Property / News

QV says average dwelling values are in a slow decline in most parts of NZ

8th Jul 26, 12:01am

Greg Ninness

Average NZ dwelling value down 0.4% in June quarter, now down almost 15% from 2022 peak - QV House Price Index