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Waiting game continues for savers holding out for higher interest rates. What's the outlook?

AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Waiting game continues for savers holding out for higher interest rates. What's the outlook?

RBNZ's shock OCR call to keep shorter-term mortgage and term deposit rates at bay for now.

28 Oct 07:57 PM

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Energy

Meridian looks offshore for next Tiwai to anchor new investment

Company seeks to shore up electricity demand to de-risk major investment in supply.

27 Oct 02:00 AM

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Employment

Labour's living wage pledge could 'end in tears', economist warns

Hiking wages without lifting productivity risks causing inflation to spike.

08 Oct 04:00 AM

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The hidden maths behind the Government’s $40m events strategy

OpinionKate MacNamara

The hidden maths behind the Government’s $40m events strategy

06 Oct 04:00 AM

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Please, Mr Trump: Fresh petrol pump pain threatens our fragile recovery

OpinionLiam Dann

Please, Mr Trump: Fresh petrol pump pain threatens our fragile recovery

04 Oct 11:58 PM

Tax

'Unsustainable': Govt books improve but ageing population threatens finances

29 Sep 01:45 AM

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OpinionLiam Dann

New Zealand has never been this divided ... is that our economic problem?

27 Sep 09:00 AM

Inflation

Vulnerabilities that saw the Reserve Bank make mistakes during the pandemic still exist – review

22 Sep 12:00 AM

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GDP

The Iran conflict stalled our economic growth – but how badly?

13 Sep 09:31 PM

Project Canterbury

Herald report to reveal the scale of Canterbury’s growth boom

08 Sep 02:00 AM

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Economists say the recovery has resumed ... do you believe them?

OpinionLiam Dann

Economists say the recovery has resumed ... do you believe them?

06 Sep 08:57 PM

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Govt using the credit card for the groceries – when will it be forced to stop?

AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Govt using the credit card for the groceries – when will it be forced to stop?

02 Sep 05:00 PM

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Business

Reserve Bank defends OCR hike amid warnings it could stall recovery

02 Sep 03:06 AM

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Can we get rich without taking on lots of mortgage debt?

AnalysisJenée Tibshraeny

Can we get rich without taking on lots of mortgage debt?

01 Sep 05:00 PM

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Economy

Is more business debt a sign of growth or a desperate measure to stay afloat?

While business debt can be a tool for growth, smaller firms are facing hard decisions.

31 Aug 10:39 PM

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Big corporate job cuts point to problems for older workers

OpinionLiam Dann

Big corporate job cuts point to problems for older workers

OPINION: Older workers face a tougher future as AI changes jobs and retirement plans.

23 Aug 10:23 PM

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If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Why Labour should leave the Reserve Bank alone

OpinionJenée Tibshraeny

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Why Labour should leave the Reserve Bank alone

Reinstating the dual mandate risks worsening the cost of living.

23 Aug 05:58 PM

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GDP

Food prices rise 1.9% in July year as retail spending rebounds

Domestic airfares rose 20.7% in July, the biggest July rise on record.

16 Aug 11:41 PM

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Business

Global ratings agency S&P lifts outlook for NZ economy

Growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 have risen to 2.4% and 2.5%.

12 Aug 11:35 PM

Business

Is New Zealand waiting for an economic recovery that is never coming?

Businesses may need to adapt to a higher-inflation environment.

12 Aug 05:00 AM

Business

'It’s been hard going' - Nicola Willis as unemployment rises to 5.6%

04 Aug 10:50 PM

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Official Cash Rate

Reserve Bank weighs temporary appointment for powerful OCR committee

03 Aug 07:00 PM

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It's too late for the economy to save National now

OpinionLiam Dann

It's too late for the economy to save National now

02 Aug 05:54 AM

Business

Business confidence rebounds as firms hope for lower inflation

30 Jul 02:50 AM

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The Trump wrecking ball strikes ... again!

OpinionLiam Dann

The Trump wrecking ball strikes ... again!

25 Jul 05:00 PM

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My daughter moved to Melbourne. Will our economy ever be strong enough to bring her home?

OpinionLiam Dann

My daughter moved to Melbourne. Will our economy ever be strong enough to bring her home?

19 Jul 11:55 PM

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Inflation

Higher inflation expectations may make price pressures stick – RBNZ economist

14 Jul 05:13 AM

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Employment

We are going backwards: NZ's real wage growth the worst in the OECD

10 Jul 05:00 PM

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Interest rates

'Relax': OCR hike unlikely to fuel immediate fixed mortgage rate rises or hurt growth

08 Jul 08:24 PM

Employment

Not just a problem for O'Brien – OECD flags overuse of restraints of trade

07 Jul 05:00 PM

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Business

Economists split as RBNZ weighs knife-edge cash rate call

06 Jul 09:59 AM

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Personal Finance

Investing takes back seat, as cost-of-living pressures dominate

02 Jul 05:12 AM

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Economy

IMF releases NZ report card. How do political parties’ policies stack up?

30 Jun 09:30 PM

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Economy

Why taxing a shrinking pool of workers more isn't the way to pay for our ageing population

29 Jun 07:00 PM