All news stories

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

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

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

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

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; OCR hiked but no bank has responded yet, house values decline, dairy prices retreat, Morrisons global ambitions get a boost, swaps rise, NZD soft, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Wednesday; OCR hiked but no bank has responded yet, house values decline, dairy prices retreat, Morrisons global ambitions get a boost, swaps rise, NZD soft, NZD holds, & more

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

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

Live-stream of the July 2026 RBNZ Official Cash Rate review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

Live-stream of the July 2026 RBNZ Official Cash Rate review press conference with Governor Anna Breman

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

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

Allan Barber lists the issues farmer-controlled boards failed to overcome with their meat processing 'investments'. It's a tough business and conflicting interests were never far from top of the list

Allan Barber lists the issues farmer-controlled boards failed to overcome with their meat processing 'investments'. It's a tough business and conflicting interests were never far from top of the list

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

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

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

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

Electronic invoicing push about about making it easier to do business in New Zealand, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says

Electronic invoicing push about about making it easier to do business in New Zealand, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Cameron Brewer says

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

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

Continued volatility in technology stocks contributed to a softer tone across global equities. Attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf underpinned a rise in oil prices. Global bond yields moved higher

Continued volatility in technology stocks contributed to a softer tone across global equities. Attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf underpinned a rise in oil prices. Global bond yields moved higher

US data wavers as inflation expectations rise; dairy prices fall; Canada trade surplus higher; Japanese household spending rises; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold down; oil up on new Hormuz threats; NZ$1 = 56.9 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

US data wavers as inflation expectations rise; dairy prices fall; Canada trade surplus higher; Japanese household spending rises; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold down; oil up on new Hormuz threats; NZ$1 = 56.9 USc; TWI-5 = 60.7

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

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

Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche on AI, accountability, and the questions New Zealand hasn't answered yet

Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche on AI, accountability, and the questions New Zealand hasn't answered yet

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland trims some TD rates, retail tracking sideways, moving overseas & renting out, eyes on dairy auction, swaps stable, NZX stable, NZD holds, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; Heartland trims some TD rates, retail tracking sideways, moving overseas & renting out, eyes on dairy auction, swaps stable, NZX stable, NZD holds, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 holds as Tourism Holdings, Gentrack, Skellerup and Tower gain while Kathmandu, Contact, Napier Port and Oceania retreat

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 holds as Tourism Holdings, Gentrack, Skellerup and Tower gain while Kathmandu, Contact, Napier Port and Oceania retreat

Rental stock levels and average rents almost unchanged from a year ago, meaning prospective tenants have plenty of choice

Rental stock levels and average rents almost unchanged from a year ago, meaning prospective tenants have plenty of choice

New Zealand’s tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?

New Zealand’s tourism sector is striving to be greener. What does that mean for businesses?

Officials to do stocktake of council practices as government raises concerns their climate-related decisions are relying on 'high-end emissions scenarios' that could impose 'unnecessary costs on ratepayers'

Officials to do stocktake of council practices as government raises concerns their climate-related decisions are relying on 'high-end emissions scenarios' that could impose 'unnecessary costs on ratepayers'

Lynda Moore says if you are asked to lend to someone close to you, make the decision thoughtfully, protect your own financial wellbeing, and be clear about the expectations from the start

Lynda Moore says if you are asked to lend to someone close to you, make the decision thoughtfully, protect your own financial wellbeing, and be clear about the expectations from the start

US equities rose as investors returned from their long weekend. Services activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in June, according to the ISM survey. FX and rates markets were subdued

US equities rose as investors returned from their long weekend. Services activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in June, according to the ISM survey. FX and rates markets were subdued

US services sector stable; Canada's dips but inflation elevated; a regional China bank collapses; China leads fintech patent race; Australian inflation expectations ease; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold and oil stable; NZ$1 = 57 USc; TWI-5 = 60.8

US services sector stable; Canada's dips but inflation elevated; a regional China bank collapses; China leads fintech patent race; Australian inflation expectations ease; UST 10yr at 4.48%; gold and oil stable; NZ$1 = 57 USc; TWI-5 = 60.8

After a damning report lays bare the reasons why NZ is falling behind on AI, the Government is making moves to turn things around

After a damning report lays bare the reasons why NZ is falling behind on AI, the Government is making moves to turn things around

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

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