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After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

After softer than expected April SPI figures, Westpac NZ economist says full impact of oil price rises yet to be felt through supply chain and a 'sharp rise' in inflation is still on the cards for the middle part of 2026

Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%

Petrol and diesel prices surge, with Statistics NZ’s latest figures showing petrol prices jumped 34% over 2 months, with diesel prices up 95%

International money transfers ripe for fintechs 'to do a much better job at a lower cost', Kiwibank CEO says, as political parties call for full disclosure of transfer costs

International money transfers ripe for fintechs 'to do a much better job at a lower cost', Kiwibank CEO says, as political parties call for full disclosure of transfer costs

Natural Hazards Commission received nearly 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years - 10,000 more than the previous five years

Natural Hazards Commission received nearly 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years - 10,000 more than the previous five years

Chairman of Kiwibank's parent company says work on alternative growth scenarios at early stage as politicians weigh in on ownership

Chairman of Kiwibank's parent company says work on alternative growth scenarios at early stage as politicians weigh in on ownership

Inflation expectations rise in RBNZ survey for the short and medium terms, dip in longer-term expectations

Inflation expectations rise in RBNZ survey for the short and medium terms, dip in longer-term expectations

Government still looking at developing an LNG import terminal, with Energy Minister Simeon Brown saying it'll take into account the Middle East conflict as part of any final decisions

Government still looking at developing an LNG import terminal, with Energy Minister Simeon Brown saying it'll take into account the Middle East conflict as part of any final decisions

Government urges Kiwibank parent company Kiwi Group Capital to work on ‘alternative growth scenarios’ after the bank ditched a $500m capital raise

Government urges Kiwibank parent company Kiwi Group Capital to work on ‘alternative growth scenarios’ after the bank ditched a $500m capital raise

Government to amend climate change law because court claims are 'creating uncertainty in business confidence and investment.' Greens slam move

Government to amend climate change law because court claims are 'creating uncertainty in business confidence and investment.' Greens slam move

AIA NZ paid out $790 million in total insurance claims in 2025 - of those, $177.31 million related specifically to health insurance claims

AIA NZ paid out $790 million in total insurance claims in 2025 - of those, $177.31 million related specifically to health insurance claims

Climate Change Commission says infrastructure, nature and bioeconomy, funding and community wellbeing are areas of significant risk as it releases 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment

Climate Change Commission says infrastructure, nature and bioeconomy, funding and community wellbeing are areas of significant risk as it releases 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment

New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says

New Zealand’s economy is recovering gradually but global turbulence, unemployment, 'subdued' net migration and high electricity prices are impacting momentum, an OECD economic survey report says

Reserve Bank says it wants banks to have a much broader sense of insurance coverage across their loan portfolio as emerging insurance pressures ‘indicate financial stability risks may increase’

Reserve Bank says it wants banks to have a much broader sense of insurance coverage across their loan portfolio as emerging insurance pressures ‘indicate financial stability risks may increase’

Since Depositor Compensation Scheme launch residential mortgage lending by finance companies is up over 30%, Reserve Bank says

Since Depositor Compensation Scheme launch residential mortgage lending by finance companies is up over 30%, 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

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

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

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

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

Improvements likely to show up in labour market data for March quarter, economists say, but it will be old news reflecting economic conditions before Middle East conflict began

Improvements likely to show up in labour market data for March quarter, economists say, but it will be old news reflecting economic conditions before Middle East conflict began

As US tries to form coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson for Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says NZ not close to a decision and is seeking more details about the proposal

As US tries to form coalition to open the Strait of Hormuz, spokesperson for Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters says NZ not close to a decision and is seeking more details about the proposal

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says National still supports a surcharge ban, Labour to reserve position until second reading while Greens say the Bill doesn’t need to die

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer says National still supports a surcharge ban, Labour to reserve position until second reading while Greens say the Bill doesn’t need to die

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Labour’s Arena Williams says her bill seeking full disclosure of international money transfer costs would lead to a more competitive market as it receives support across political parties - except from National

Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to have votes made public when consensus over Official Cash Rate decisions isn’t reached, members encouraged to share individual views as new charter comes into effect

Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to have votes made public when consensus over Official Cash Rate decisions isn’t reached, members encouraged to share individual views as new charter comes into effect

Government signs letter of intent with Z Energy to source an extra 90 million litres of diesel with Finance Minister Nicola Willis calling it ‘an insurance policy'

Government signs letter of intent with Z Energy to source an extra 90 million litres of diesel with Finance Minister Nicola Willis calling it ‘an insurance policy'

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices

The Electricity Authority wants to know more about what's pushing power costs up for households, as it asks companies for more details on electricity prices