PremiumPremiumPropertyHousing market down, council rates up in latest ANZ property focus report findingsPeople who bought pre-pandemic would have had capital gains but later buyers would not.24 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: NZ needs more than interest rate cuts to get economy going Opinion: To lift our standard of living, we must raise our productivity.23 Jul 03:00 AM
InflationIs Sir John Key right, can the Reserve Bank ignore inflation?Liam Dann and Ryan Bridge discuss Sir John Key's views on inflation. Video / Herald NOWWatch22 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAugust rate cut 'as close to a done deal as can be the case' - Stephen ToplisDespite food price headlines, inflation continues to ease in the core of the economy. 21 Jul 04:19 AM
BusinessInflation hits 12-month high, but enough 'comfort' for likely August rate cut The consumers price index increased 2.7% in the 12 months to the June 2025 quarter.21 Jul 12:06 AM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation is back – and that’s a problem for the Prime Minister 19 Jul 05:00 PM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing population14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debateOPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.22 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessMeat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data showsFood prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.16 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna GaiThe Reserve Bank says no new information was disclosed in the speech.15 Jun 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: RBNZ's lack of transparency erodes its credibilityWhy Adrian Orr and Neil Quigley should've put the institution first in their spat.11 Jun 09:00 PM
EconomyInternal documents reveal why Adrian Orr resigned as Reserve Bank GovernorReserve Bank finally releases documents unveiling story behind Orr's departure.10 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shoppingOPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyPublic in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information releaseAssistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.06 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessSlower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.03 Jun 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its betsThe bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.28 May 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateAnother rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first timeThe Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.25 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNew Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations risingThe Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.21 May 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation? 18 May 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset? OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.13 May 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyUpbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steamStrong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spotsOPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair. 10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase creditedThe labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.07 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.07 May 12:30 AM
EconomyBusiness confidence falls as tariff turmoil takes a tollThe new survey still pointed to some signs of economic recovery.30 Apr 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why 70 really is the new 50 ... and why the retirement age will need to riseOPINION: As if we don't have enough to worry about right now, we're all getting older.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the upConsumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations. 23 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news. 22 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and fasterOPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.19 Apr 05:00 PM
