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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US equities rebound on indications the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place despite recent clashes. Oil prices decline. Brent crude dips below US$110 per barrel. Treasury yields decline modestly

US equities rebound on indications the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place despite recent clashes. Oil prices decline. Brent crude dips below US$110 per barrel. Treasury yields decline modestly

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

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

'Watch, worry and wait' - ANZ urges businesses to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises

'Watch, worry and wait' - ANZ urges businesses to have Plan B ready as global volatility rises

Jake Okechukwu Effoduh advices caution is needed over the growth of surveillance pricing, which asks; 'who are you, and how much can we extract from you?'

Jake Okechukwu Effoduh advices caution is needed over the growth of surveillance pricing, which asks; 'who are you, and how much can we extract from you?'

The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation surge and rising outlook as they push through their third consecutive hike

The Australian central bank struggles with the inflation surge and rising outlook as they push through their third consecutive hike

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; BNZ & Rabobank raise rates, Barfoot reports 'difficult' April, EV sales zoom, commodity prices stay up, retail twisting on petrol, swaps stable, NZD lower, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Tuesday; BNZ & Rabobank raise rates, Barfoot reports 'difficult' April, EV sales zoom, commodity prices stay up, retail twisting on petrol, swaps stable, NZD lower, & more

Government gives councils 3 months to submit proposals for their own reorganisation as it eyes fast-track for local government reform

Government gives councils 3 months to submit proposals for their own reorganisation as it eyes fast-track for local government reform

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sky TV, Contact, A2 Milk and Turners lead the NZX50 gainers while Gentrack, Mainfreight, Serko and Vulcan Steel are the main decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Sky TV, Contact, A2 Milk and Turners lead the NZX50 gainers while Gentrack, Mainfreight, Serko and Vulcan Steel are the main decliners

High Court rules in favour of Banking Class Action Group and against ANZ NZ in class action lawsuit

High Court rules in favour of Banking Class Action Group and against ANZ NZ in class action lawsuit

Lynda Moore on what your garden might be saying about your money mindset

Lynda Moore on what your garden might be saying about your money mindset

Barfoot & Thompson's sales numbers and selling prices both declined in April but stock levels were at an 18 year high for the month

Barfoot & Thompson's sales numbers and selling prices both declined in April but stock levels were at an 18 year high for the month

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

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

Risk appetite soured overnight after reports of missile attacks in the Middle East, following Trump’s “Project Freedom” to help ships stuck in the region. Oil prices surged. Global rates are higher across the board; equities weaker

Risk appetite soured overnight after reports of missile attacks in the Middle East, following Trump’s “Project Freedom” to help ships stuck in the region. Oil prices surged. Global rates are higher across the board; equities weaker

Active fighting resumes in Middle East; US data confirms stock building; Canada acts against US tariffs; Asian economies rise; eyes on RBA; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Active fighting resumes in Middle East; US data confirms stock building; Canada acts against US tariffs; Asian economies rise; eyes on RBA; UST 10yr at 4.44%; gold falls and oil rises; NZ$1 = 58.7 USc; TWI-5 = 62.1

Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'

Singapore fuel and food deal inked, as PM Luxon says major powers are 'picking and choosing the rules that apply to them'

Financial Markets Authority Chairman Craig Stobo steps down after independent review into his conduct

Financial Markets Authority Chairman Craig Stobo steps down after independent review into his conduct

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; retailers turn glummer, Stobo review out, lakes full, new gas well drilling eyed, fuel stocks stable, swaps stable, a2 Milk buffeted, NZD firmish, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Monday; retailers turn glummer, Stobo review out, lakes full, new gas well drilling eyed, fuel stocks stable, swaps stable, a2 Milk buffeted, NZD firmish, & more

Victoria Mulligan says the current oil shock gives business leaders the strong message to question what they're assuming about the future, and ask what happens to their business if they're wrong?

Victoria Mulligan says the current oil shock gives business leaders the strong message to question what they're assuming about the future, and ask what happens to their business if they're wrong?

Very high number of new residential tenancies in February but rents were slightly softer

Very high number of new residential tenancies in February but rents were slightly softer