Currencies / Opinion
Currencies / Opinion
22nd Dec 25, 8:02am
by Roger J Kerr
Roger J Kerr looks ahead seeing the US cutting interest rates when most other countries are either increasing or holding. US dollar depreciation appears likely given mediocre US economic performance and Trump policy uncertainties
Public Policy / Opinion
Public Policy / Opinion
22nd Dec 25, 9:01am
If not by the people, then in the people’s name. Chris Trotter spells out how Christopher Luxon and his coalition can win in 2026
Economy / Opinion
Economy / Opinion
22nd Dec 25, 8:30am
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by Brian Easton
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Brian Easton notes that the government is still borrowing for consumption and suspects neither Nicola Willis nor Ruth Richardson actually understand what is behind their recent public spat
Rural News / Analysis
Rural News / Analysis
22nd Dec 25, 9:11am
by Scott Downs
Despite easing overall demand, New Zealand logs get higher China market share. Also poised for gains in India. Demand from local sawmillers is expected to gradually improve
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Economy / Opinion
Economy / Opinion
22nd Dec 25, 8:00am
It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz
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Economy / News
[updated]
15th Dec 25, 3:31pm
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In her first substantial monetary policy communication, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman says the RBNZ is 'closely monitoring wholesale market interest rates and their effect on households and businesses'
Personal Finance / Analysis
15th Dec 25, 5:02pm
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ANZ, our biggest mortgage lender, raises most fixed home loan rates, but cuts its 6 month one. It also raises TD rates for 1 year & longer
Personal Finance / Analysis
[updated]
18th Dec 25, 8:16am
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Another large bank hikes most fixed home loan rates, cuts its six month one, and makes wide changes to term deposit rates, adding to the tightening credit conditions. BNZ and TSB follow
Banking / News
[updated]
17th Dec 25, 9:47am
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Regulatory capital changes for banks will reduce their funding costs and bolster credit availability, RBNZ says
Economy / News
RBNZ coming under pressure to correct 'miscommunication' around last Official Cash Rate announcement
15th Dec 25, 2:31pm
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Economists are suggesting the RBNZ should provide some guidance on its thinking on interest rates perhaps even ahead of the next Official Cash Rate review, which is not till late February
Public Policy / News
21st Dec 25, 6:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families
Property / Analysis
15th Dec 25, 11:59am
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Santa brings an early Xmas present to tenants as residential rents decline and rental property supply increases