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Reserve Bank says breaking out the cost of its prudential regulation has only become necessary because of the Government's proposed tax

Reserve Bank says breaking out the cost of its prudential regulation has only become necessary because of the Government's proposed tax

Mark Tanner sees Chinese consumers seeking out 'simple happiness'. They want complexity in the background, or they want a meaningful challenge where the effort is worth it

Mark Tanner sees Chinese consumers seeking out 'simple happiness'. They want complexity in the background, or they want a meaningful challenge where the effort is worth it

US CPI figures for July bang in line with consensus, no smoking gun for Fed September rate hike. Currencies well contained, although some NZD underperformance evident following failed leadership coup

US CPI figures for July bang in line with consensus, no smoking gun for Fed September rate hike. Currencies well contained, although some NZD underperformance evident following failed leadership coup

Housing sales slumped in July while prices also edged lower, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says

Housing sales slumped in July while prices also edged lower, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says

US inflation high but unchanged; US budget deficit leaps; Canadian building permits strong; Japanese machine tool orders strong with sentiment; UST 10yr at 4.68%; gold up; oil prices hold; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

US inflation high but unchanged; US budget deficit leaps; Canadian building permits strong; Japanese machine tool orders strong with sentiment; UST 10yr at 4.68%; gold up; oil prices hold; NZ$1 = 58.6 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Former Prime Minister John Key talks NZ’s financial services, the country’s future, Donald Trump, and how the economy is going to be the big election issue

Former Prime Minister John Key talks NZ’s financial services, the country’s future, Donald Trump, and how the economy is going to be the big election issue

The percentage of residential properties selling at a loss has increased to 13% from less than 1% in 2022, Cotality says

The percentage of residential properties selling at a loss has increased to 13% from less than 1% in 2022, Cotality says

Anna Whyte looks at Christopher Luxon's second National Party leadership confidence vote, his brutal ministerial sacking and what a new political poll means

Anna Whyte looks at Christopher Luxon's second National Party leadership confidence vote, his brutal ministerial sacking and what a new political poll means

PM and National leader Christopher Luxon punishes Chris Penk, saying he 'launched a leadership challenge', removes portfolios

PM and National leader Christopher Luxon punishes Chris Penk, saying he 'launched a leadership challenge', removes portfolios

SEEK’s latest employment marketplace report says job ad numbers declined across New Zealand in July, with only a few ‘pockets of growth’

SEEK’s latest employment marketplace report says job ad numbers declined across New Zealand in July, with only a few ‘pockets of growth’

David Farrar talks Christopher Luxon’s second confidence vote and what National needs to do now

David Farrar talks Christopher Luxon’s second confidence vote and what National needs to do now

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; concrete gains, dairy prices firmish, ASB profit falls; Suncorp profit falls, FMA's Barrass draws a second look; swaps stable, NZX soft, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; concrete gains, dairy prices firmish, ASB profit falls; Suncorp profit falls, FMA's Barrass draws a second look; swaps stable, NZX soft, NZD dips, & more

Weak commercial market and 'elevated' natural hazard events drives Suncorp NZ’s annual profit down $103 million to $316 million

Weak commercial market and 'elevated' natural hazard events drives Suncorp NZ’s annual profit down $103 million to $316 million

ASB annual profit falls as bank 'embarks on programme of work to streamline practices to create better outcomes for customers'

ASB annual profit falls as bank 'embarks on programme of work to streamline practices to create better outcomes for customers'

The tenancy dispute-resolution service is drowning in AI-generated claims because tenants are using it to submit grievances running to hundreds of pages, containing nonsensical legalese and seeking unrealistically large compensation

The tenancy dispute-resolution service is drowning in AI-generated claims because tenants are using it to submit grievances running to hundreds of pages, containing nonsensical legalese and seeking unrealistically large compensation

Erica Stanford, the 'sheriff in stilettos,' tipped as a potential National Party leadership contender

Erica Stanford, the 'sheriff in stilettos,' tipped as a potential National Party leadership contender

Christopher Luxon remains Prime Minister and National Party leader after surviving another caucus vote

Christopher Luxon remains Prime Minister and National Party leader after surviving another caucus vote

Proposed tax for Reserve Bank's prudential regulation could see banks and other deposit takers pay $113 million over 3 years, and insurers pay $81 million

Proposed tax for Reserve Bank's prudential regulation could see banks and other deposit takers pay $113 million over 3 years, and insurers pay $81 million

Mixed headlines on the Middle East; oil up over 1%. US Treasuries little changed just under 4.7% ahead of key US CPI data tonight. RBA on hold with tightening bias as expected; net market reaction not material

Mixed headlines on the Middle East; oil up over 1%. US Treasuries little changed just under 4.7% ahead of key US CPI data tonight. RBA on hold with tightening bias as expected; net market reaction not material

US data uninspiring; US 50% tariffs on Canada imminent; Singapore & Malaysia industry expands; Australian business sentiment stalls; RBA holds; UST 10yr at 4.69%; gold holds; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

US data uninspiring; US 50% tariffs on Canada imminent; Singapore & Malaysia industry expands; Australian business sentiment stalls; RBA holds; UST 10yr at 4.69%; gold holds; oil prices firmer; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.5

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; TSB raises rates, Westpac's cards show pickup, ANZ's truckometer doesn't, S&P ups NZ growth prospects, swaps firm, NZD holds, bitcoin drops, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; TSB raises rates, Westpac's cards show pickup, ANZ's truckometer doesn't, S&P ups NZ growth prospects, swaps firm, NZD holds, bitcoin drops, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 retreats -0.3% as Gentrack, Vector, Mercury, Air NZ and Ryman are the main decliners; while Serko, Heartland, and Stride Property lead the mixed session

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 retreats -0.3% as Gentrack, Vector, Mercury, Air NZ and Ryman are the main decliners; while Serko, Heartland, and Stride Property lead the mixed session

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon calls ‘urgent in-person Caucus meeting’ following leadership speculation, says ‘division and disunity are a major distraction only 90 days out from the election’

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon calls ‘urgent in-person Caucus meeting’ following leadership speculation, says ‘division and disunity are a major distraction only 90 days out from the election’

Climate Change Commission says ‘nationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa inadequately prepared’

Climate Change Commission says ‘nationwide action to adapt is not keeping pace with growing climate risks, leaving Aotearoa inadequately prepared’

Westpac says retail spending scored a 2% gain in July as the FIFA World Cup drove up hospitality spending, but fuel prices continue to keep household budgets offside

Westpac says retail spending scored a 2% gain in July as the FIFA World Cup drove up hospitality spending, but fuel prices continue to keep household budgets offside