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Reserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notes

An urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.

Liam Dann: Christopher Luxon's biggest challenge

National is a centre-right party but defining what that means in the 2020s is crucial.

CTU backs Reserve Bank Governor amid calls to replace him

National's Simon Bridges and Act's David Seymour say they'd like to see Adrian Orr go.

Omicron fears, Fed backflip on inflation severely clip kiwi's wings

The kiwi is falling despite very strong commodities prices.

As cash use declines, should banks pay more to keep it available?

Some people have to travel further to get cash as branches close.

Liam Dann: Why higher interest rates will be a big relief

When the next crisis hits, it's vital that monetary policy has firepower to bail us out.

OCR: Reserve Bank hikes rate by 25bp, more rises likely

The Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate for a second consecutive cycle.

Liam Dann: Inflation blame game highlights silly political bias

Inflation is everywhere now - but who should we blame?

Opinion: New Zealand's public service is in decline

Our current approach is supremely short-sighted.

NZ wholesale interest rates surge, market looks past Covid

Wholesale interest rates are on a roll while expectations of OCR hikes gain momentum.

Not just rugby: NZ beating Australia on wage growth

Stronger wage growth is helping to drive rates up sooner in NZ, say ANZ economists.

Liam Dann: It's hard work holding out against lockdown despair

Strong GDP numbers next week give a timely reminder of how well the economy can recover.

Deputy governor Geoff Bascand to depart Reserve Bank

He will leave in early 2022.

Liam Dann: Precedented times - life in 2021 just feels like one giant caveat

The underlying strength of the economy in the past 18 months offers some comfort.

Liam Dann: How long can the economy survive in lockdown?

EDITORIAL: It is somewhat inevitable that this lockdown feels tougher.

Reserve Bank forecasts decline in house prices

House building at record high levels, mortgage interest rates rising.

OCR: Reserve Bank leaves interest rate on hold

The Reserve Bank is keeping the Official Cash Rate at 0.25 per cent for now.

Major banks do U-turn, now expect no change in OCR

ASB and Westpac have changed their turn and now expect no change to the OCR today.