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A year after it warned them, Moody's Ratings has downgraded the US Government credit rating after things got worse, in a move that will put upward pressure on benchmark bond yields

A year after it warned them, Moody's Ratings has downgraded the US Government credit rating after things got worse, in a move that will put upward pressure on benchmark bond yields

Live-streamed video from the May 2025 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Christian Hawkesby

Live-streamed video from the May 2025 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Christian Hawkesby

Grasslands Technology says technology has moved on to where genetically modified plants could co-exist with the organic sector, as proven in other countries

Grasslands Technology says technology has moved on to where genetically modified plants could co-exist with the organic sector, as proven in other countries

Rabobank has a quick rundown on how the new sudden US tariffs will affect agri-exports, not only to the US, but also to our wider international trading partners

Rabobank has a quick rundown on how the new sudden US tariffs will affect agri-exports, not only to the US, but also to our wider international trading partners

MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace

MFAT reports on our mixed trade relationship with Japan, the world's fourth largest economy, and one that is recovering at a moderate pace

Live-streamed video from the February 2025 RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement press conference with Governor Adrian Orr

Live-streamed video from the February 2025 RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement press conference with Governor Adrian Orr

The cost of building a standard three bedroom house rose just +1.1% in the 2024 year, down from 2023’s rise of +2.4% and well below the spike of +10.4% in 2022

The cost of building a standard three bedroom house rose just +1.1% in the 2024 year, down from 2023’s rise of +2.4% and well below the spike of +10.4% in 2022

China to develop humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence technologies for elder care

China to develop humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence technologies for elder care

The global economy is very large. The New Zealand economy is very small. This is one way to view our relative place in the economic world

The global economy is very large. The New Zealand economy is very small. This is one way to view our relative place in the economic world

CoreLogic says both Auckland and Wellington are still getting downward pressure on house prices although some regional centers are basically steady now. 2025 will have to deal with conflicting forces

CoreLogic says both Auckland and Wellington are still getting downward pressure on house prices although some regional centers are basically steady now. 2025 will have to deal with conflicting forces

Sheep farmers get lighter pressure as early-season farmgate prices have been higher than last spring

Sheep farmers get lighter pressure as early-season farmgate prices have been higher than last spring

The IMF sees a stalling in Australia's disinflation process, risking higher-for-even-longer interest rates that adversely impact consumption and investment there. They also see weaknesses in Australia's major trading partners

The IMF sees a stalling in Australia's disinflation process, risking higher-for-even-longer interest rates that adversely impact consumption and investment there. They also see weaknesses in Australia's major trading partners

FMA seeks clarity from the High Court on the use of eligible investor certificates in the wholesale investment sector

FMA seeks clarity from the High Court on the use of eligible investor certificates in the wholesale investment sector

Westpac fails fair dealing standards for 24,600 customers who took up its promotional package offers that were supposed to deliver discounts and benefits

Westpac fails fair dealing standards for 24,600 customers who took up its promotional package offers that were supposed to deliver discounts and benefits

Five years after it finally failed, the liquidators of Cryptopia have started returning assets to valid accounts holders 'on-chain'

Five years after it finally failed, the liquidators of Cryptopia have started returning assets to valid accounts holders 'on-chain'

According to the latest ANZ/RoyMorgan consumer confidence survey, more people think now is a good time to buy a major home appliance

According to the latest ANZ/RoyMorgan consumer confidence survey, more people think now is a good time to buy a major home appliance

Transport Minister Simeon Brown details government's road tolling plans

Transport Minister Simeon Brown details government's road tolling plans

Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement press conference with Governor Adrian Orr

Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement press conference with Governor Adrian Orr

We export significant volumes of wine and other beverages to the US. California is introducing new recycling labeling requirements

We export significant volumes of wine and other beverages to the US. California is introducing new recycling labeling requirements

Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby

Live-streamed video from the November 2024 RBNZ Financial Stability Report press conference with Governor Adrian Orr & Deputy Governor Christian Hawkesby

Spring ushers in improved sentiment on farm. Confidence in broader agri economy at net positive levels for first time since late 2021

Spring ushers in improved sentiment on farm. Confidence in broader agri economy at net positive levels for first time since late 2021

MFAT says that while growth is set to be modest in Hong Kong, it nonetheless remains positive, driven by strong visitor arrival numbers and a noticeable jump in services

MFAT says that while growth is set to be modest in Hong Kong, it nonetheless remains positive, driven by strong visitor arrival numbers and a noticeable jump in services

MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled

MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled

Rust fungus will help slow the spread of aggressive weed and reduce harm to livestock. Farmers face a $1.1 bln hit to production if left unchecked

Rust fungus will help slow the spread of aggressive weed and reduce harm to livestock. Farmers face a $1.1 bln hit to production if left unchecked

Population decline and serious economic and social challenges for future generations are coming the OECD warns. The increased costs of housing gets some of the blame

Population decline and serious economic and social challenges for future generations are coming the OECD warns. The increased costs of housing gets some of the blame