Orr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025
The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.
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OCR announcement: Has inflation cooled off enough?
Capacity pressures easing as higher interest rates dampen demand.
OCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?
With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?
OCR announcement: How long should you fix your mortgage for?
Experts share how they'd structure their mortgages.
Black Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZ
Retail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.
Mortgage relief? Westpac first major bank to start cutting rates again
Westpac is cutting a range of its longer-term home loan rates.
Why mortgage rates could soon be heading down
But it's likely borrowers will have to wait until next year to see some relief.
Kiwibank lifts short term home loan rates as pressure builds on homeowners
Homeowners are still facing increasing mortgage rates.
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
Revealed: The suburb where average property values have risen the most
OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.
Cooking the Books: What businesses need to know about a rough economy
If you think interest rates are hurting mortgage holders, it's even worse for businesses.
Eftpos, credit card retail spending well down in October
Spending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.
Mary Holm: For house prices, up is not the only way
OPINION: I’ve been bothered for some time about property valuations.
State of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?
Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.
Real estate, rugby and leadership: Peter Thompson looks ahead with Bruce Cotterill
The Barfoot and Thompson boss talks property prices on the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast.
Former mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offences
Mortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.
Mortgage stress expected to double by early 2025, warns Reserve Bank
RBNZ warns times will get tougher for mortgage holders.
Analysts say housing crash over - find out just how much prices fell
Auckland prices fell the most during the downturn, closely followed by Wellington.
House prices set to rise 8 per cent next year - report
High population growth is 'adding to demand', says Westpac's chief economist.
RBNZ: Kiwi mortgage holders particularly exposed to high interest rates
NZ households highly indebted by international standards.
You've divorced and now you can't pay the mortgage. What happens next?
OPINION: Mortgagee sales are on the rise - and pile on added stress after a separation.
Diana Clement: How to get off the mortgage hamster wheel
OPINION: Slowly paying the mortgage off has become a bit of a forgotten art.
'Fingers crossed': Why mortgagee sales are near lowest levels despite sharp rates increases
Interest rates have risen sharply over the past two years.
New mortgage lending subdued pre-election, as interest rates kept rising
Will the change of Government see 'mum and dad' investors perk up?
ANZ lifts mortgage rates again
Some mortgage rates creep close to 8 per cent, while deposit rates hit 6 per cent.
Heartbreaking: Kids make sacrifices to help mum and dad pay the mortgage
"Every single dollar that one can save is important."
His weekly mortgage payment hit $1000 a week. It was the last straw
About 80 per cent of fixed-term loans due to reprice in less than two years.
Rob Rattenbury: Every politician has their day
OPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.
Serepisos-linked home goes to reserve-free mortgagee sale
Family home of former Apprentice host put on market after liquidation of owner.
Editorial: Signs of economic recovery
OPINION: The economic news has been looking brighter in the past few weeks.
Business confidence bump expected on election result but no quick fix for economy
Inflation and the fiscal deficit will remain big challenges for the incoming Government.
The Ex-Files: Buying property with a friend? How to avoid a bust-up
A legal agreement can protect both parties involved.
Lawyers complain about building WoF change, MBIE hits back
Lawyers v MBIE on building WoFs: what's behind dispute between the two?
Christopher Niesche: RBA’s rate hikes finally starting to bite
OPINION: RBA says many households are experiencing a "painful squeeze on their finances".