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Ross Stitt assesses the rise of the wealthy in our region and what it means for urban markets with unique appeal

Ross Stitt assesses the rise of the wealthy in our region and what it means for urban markets with unique appeal

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson talks the future of the pension, cross-party action and why she sees tinkering with KiwiSaver as a longer term problem

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson talks the future of the pension, cross-party action and why she sees tinkering with KiwiSaver as a longer term problem

Whilst it may monitor banks' OCR pass through data, the FMA acknowledges banks have no legal obligation to pass on changes as most appear to pad floating mortgage rate margins

Whilst it may monitor banks' OCR pass through data, the FMA acknowledges banks have no legal obligation to pass on changes as most appear to pad floating mortgage rate margins

Trump drops case against Powell; Hormuz still shut, but ...; US sentiment dire; Canadian retail rises; China FDI stays very weak; Russia cuts policy rate; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up but oil eases; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Trump drops case against Powell; Hormuz still shut, but ...; US sentiment dire; Canadian retail rises; China FDI stays very weak; Russia cuts policy rate; UST 10yr at 4.31%; gold up but oil eases; NZ$1 = 58.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62.2

Houses brought to auction still selling at the same pace as earlier in the month, but fewer are offered and available as the winter season develops

Houses brought to auction still selling at the same pace as earlier in the month, but fewer are offered and available as the winter season develops

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; jumbled jobs picture, credit conditions easier, Auckland Council's outlook downgraded, AML wet noodle fine, regional airlines get RIF lifeline, swaps stable, NZD drops, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; jumbled jobs picture, credit conditions easier, Auckland Council's outlook downgraded, AML wet noodle fine, regional airlines get RIF lifeline, swaps stable, NZD drops, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and Chorus lead Friday’s gainers as Gentrack, Fletchers, Scales, and AirNZ top a heavy wave of decliners

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Ryman, Kathmandu, SkyTV, and Chorus lead Friday’s gainers as Gentrack, Fletchers, Scales, and AirNZ top a heavy wave of decliners

Heartland Group Holdings eyes increase to cover for potential losses due to Middle East crisis

Heartland Group Holdings eyes increase to cover for potential losses due to Middle East crisis

Recent global economic and geopolitical turbulence is an indication of structural regime change, says David Skilling

Recent global economic and geopolitical turbulence is an indication of structural regime change, says David Skilling

Reserve Bank outlines legal basis for its proposed cash standard following push back from banks

Reserve Bank outlines legal basis for its proposed cash standard following push back from banks

The New Zealand Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone?

The New Zealand Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone?

Risk sentiment has weakened with only bad news from the Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed. Oil prices higher, US equities weaker, US rates higher and the USD is broadly stronger

Risk sentiment has weakened with only bad news from the Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed. Oil prices higher, US equities weaker, US rates higher and the USD is broadly stronger

US data improves, but tech layoffs rise fast; Canada PPI zooms; India expands faster; Taiwan still starring; Australia PMI's improve; bulk freight rates zoom; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold down but oil rises further; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62

US data improves, but tech layoffs rise fast; Canada PPI zooms; India expands faster; Taiwan still starring; Australia PMI's improve; bulk freight rates zoom; UST 10yr at 4.33%; gold down but oil rises further; NZ$1 = 58.5 USc; TWI-5 = 62

New Zealand’s economic recovery ‘delayed, but not derailed’, says Finance Minister, with Treasury's new worst case inflation scenario at 7.4%

New Zealand’s economic recovery ‘delayed, but not derailed’, says Finance Minister, with Treasury's new worst case inflation scenario at 7.4%

Quashed data shows people over 50 are experiencing the highest increase in insurance premiums, with auto-renewing raised as a likely reason why

Quashed data shows people over 50 are experiencing the highest increase in insurance premiums, with auto-renewing raised as a likely reason why

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate rises, productivity still low but inches up, R&D weak, credit card spending firmish, NZGB demand strong, swaps up, crude up, NZD dips, & more

A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate rises, productivity still low but inches up, R&D weak, credit card spending firmish, NZGB demand strong, swaps up, crude up, NZD dips, & more

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 remains under pressure as Ryman, SkyTV, Summerset, and Precinct top the gainers, while Gentrack, Kathmandu, Tourism Holdings, and SkyCity casino are the big losers

Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; NZX50 remains under pressure as Ryman, SkyTV, Summerset, and Precinct top the gainers, while Gentrack, Kathmandu, Tourism Holdings, and SkyCity casino are the big losers

NZ Govt Bond Tender #989; Tender Date 23 Apr 2026

NZ Govt Bond Tender #989; Tender Date 23 Apr 2026

Labour to back India FTA but leader Chris Hipkins says ‘this is not the deal Labour would have negotiated’, warns NZ businesses to do own due diligence

Labour to back India FTA but leader Chris Hipkins says ‘this is not the deal Labour would have negotiated’, warns NZ businesses to do own due diligence

Kenneth Rogoff doubts that AI technology's contribution to tax revenues will outweigh massive adjustment costs

Kenneth Rogoff doubts that AI technology's contribution to tax revenues will outweigh massive adjustment costs

Augustin Carstens sees a confluence of three forces that could ultimately pose a systemic risk to global financial stability

Augustin Carstens sees a confluence of three forces that could ultimately pose a systemic risk to global financial stability

Social Cohesion in New Zealand report co-author Shambeel Eaqub says financial stress is fracturing New Zealand's social fabric, but there is cause for optimism

Social Cohesion in New Zealand report co-author Shambeel Eaqub says financial stress is fracturing New Zealand's social fabric, but there is cause for optimism

Kookmin Bank, operating in NZ as a branch of its South Korean parent, pushes ahead with wind-down

Kookmin Bank, operating in NZ as a branch of its South Korean parent, pushes ahead with wind-down

BNZ is the next to raise fixed home loan rates, but theirs are notable because they undercut the recent ANZ, Westpac and Kiwibank hiking levels

BNZ is the next to raise fixed home loan rates, but theirs are notable because they undercut the recent ANZ, Westpac and Kiwibank hiking levels

Oil pushes higher as the markets await fresh developments in the Mid-East, after the lack of peace talks and an extension of the ceasefire. US equities stronger, ignoring the doomsday scenario of a prolonged disruption of oil supply

Oil pushes higher as the markets await fresh developments in the Mid-East, after the lack of peace talks and an extension of the ceasefire. US equities stronger, ignoring the doomsday scenario of a prolonged disruption of oil supply