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It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz
22nd Dec 25, 8:00am
It's always busy just before the holidays. But take a mind break and do our quiz
Foreign investors hesitant in China; Japan hawkish rate hike boosts bond yields; Malaysia's imports surge; US consumers unhappy but investors upbeat; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
22nd Dec 25, 7:19am
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Foreign investors hesitant in China; Japan hawkish rate hike boosts bond yields; Malaysia's imports surge; US consumers unhappy but investors upbeat; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
Mohamed El-Erian argues that the US economy is locked in a tense tug-of-war between three distinct futures
21st Dec 25, 12:24pm
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Mohamed El-Erian argues that the US economy is locked in a tense tug-of-war between three distinct futures
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on banking competition, inflation, the upcoming election and hard working NZ families
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
Timothy Snyder laments how the assault of algorithms has weakened many basic cultural forms, not the least holiday songs
20th Dec 25, 3:34pm
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Timothy Snyder laments how the assault of algorithms has weakened many basic cultural forms, not the least holiday songs
Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations
20th Dec 25, 10:05am
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Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations
Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November
20th Dec 25, 9:11am
Inland Revenue data shows early KiwiSaver withdrawals hit a new monthly high of over $255 million in November
Interest.co.nz needs a senior, experienced, business or economics journalist to work from our Auckland office
20th Dec 25, 9:03am
Interest.co.nz needs a senior, experienced, business or economics journalist to work from our Auckland office
US data unconvincing; reaction to Japan rate rise surprises; China's FDI stays weak; Australian wealth surges; Macquarie and ANZ slapped harder; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
20th Dec 25, 8:36am
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US data unconvincing; reaction to Japan rate rise surprises; China's FDI stays weak; Australian wealth surges; Macquarie and ANZ slapped harder; UST 10yr at 4.15%; gold dips; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.6 USc; TWI-5 = 61.8
Interest.co.nz monitored the auctions of 16,613 properties in 2025 with 39% selling under the hammer
20th Dec 25, 6:00am
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Interest.co.nz monitored the auctions of 16,613 properties in 2025 with 39% selling under the hammer
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
19th Dec 25, 4:04pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Friday; investors shun Kiwibank capital raise, sentiment surveys positive, more milk payout cuts, big trade improvements, swaps stable, NZD stable, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, SkyCity casino, Infratil, Channel Infrastructure rise while SkyTV, Ryman, Skellerup, and Serko fall
19th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Kathmandu, SkyCity casino, Infratil, Channel Infrastructure rise while SkyTV, Ryman, Skellerup, and Serko fall
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Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth
19th Dec 25, 12:37pm
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Kiwibank equity sale to institutional investors shelved, says it doesn't require new equity at the moment to support its growth
Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry
19th Dec 25, 11:06am
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Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry
This Christmas, Lynda Moore says give your children more than presents. Give them the tools to understand money, make thoughtful choices, and feel secure in their financial future
19th Dec 25, 10:58am
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This Christmas, Lynda Moore says give your children more than presents. Give them the tools to understand money, make thoughtful choices, and feel secure in their financial future
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
19th Dec 25, 9:39am
Could the Reserve Bank's new capital settings be a slow burning catalyst for big bank credit rating upgrades?
House prices at the bottom of the market rose a little in November while mortgage interest rates declined a bit, making home ownership slightly harder for first home buyers
19th Dec 25, 9:06am
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House prices at the bottom of the market rose a little in November while mortgage interest rates declined a bit, making home ownership slightly harder for first home buyers
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
19th Dec 25, 8:00am
Soft US CPI data contributed to a solid rally for equity markets and lower treasury yields. ECB held rates steady and upgraded growth and inflation forecasts. BofE made a cautious cut
US CPI surprises with sharp easing; US factory surveys generally downbeat; Canada SMEs upbeat; many central bank reviews; US-China freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.13%; gold up at new record; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62
19th Dec 25, 7:27am
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US CPI surprises with sharp easing; US factory surveys generally downbeat; Canada SMEs upbeat; many central bank reviews; US-China freight rates rise; UST 10yr at 4.13%; gold up at new record; oil stays low; NZ$1 = 57.8 USc; TWI-5 = 62
Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says
19th Dec 25, 5:00am
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Reserve Bank's risk appetite may have increased, but it has a 'very low appetite for events that could create systemic risks,' new Governor says
A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
18th Dec 25, 3:59pm
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A review of things you need to know before you sign off on Thursday; more retail rate changes, Willis on Kiwibank IPO, Fonterra cuts again, GDP bounces back, some big scam losses, swaps stable, NZD soft, & more
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Meridian, Freightways, Kathmandu and Vulcan Steel lead the gainers; Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Summerset and Heartland are the key decliners
18th Dec 25, 3:00pm
Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Meridian, Freightways, Kathmandu and Vulcan Steel lead the gainers; Tourism Holdings, a2 Milk, Summerset and Heartland are the key decliners
'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism
18th Dec 25, 2:42pm
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'Do we really think we are currently growing at the same pace as China and three times that of Australia?': BNZ's head of research says latest GDP result delivered 'more noise than signal', encourages scepticism
Stats NZ says the 1.1% rise in economic activity in the September 2025 quarter was broad-based, with increases in 14 out of 16 industries
18th Dec 25, 10:53am
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Stats NZ says the 1.1% rise in economic activity in the September 2025 quarter was broad-based, with increases in 14 out of 16 industries
Fonterra's forecast milk price for farmers in the current season has now been chopped by 10% from the co-operative's opening forecast level; latest reduction sees price trimmed to $9 from $9.50
18th Dec 25, 9:11am
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Fonterra's forecast milk price for farmers in the current season has now been chopped by 10% from the co-operative's opening forecast level; latest reduction sees price trimmed to $9 from $9.50