Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby comfortable, despite markets suggesting fixed mortgage rates might rise soon
Asked on Thursday morning what he made of swap rates rising, Hawkesby told the Herald, “I think we…
NZ sharemarket starts week up 0.6% – Market close
A larger reduction? Greg Smith, investment specialist at Generate, said there was a positive sentiment for global markets…
Advertising firm rejects conflict of interest claims amid Teaching Council procurement investigation
Hoskin is married to Brett Hoskin, who is managing director of Clemenger Wellington, also known as Clemenger UnLtd.…
OCR Preview: Another rate cut coming – but will it be the last?
“We don’t expect the RBNZ to cut further next year (barring a global shock),” said ANZ chief economist…
College, daycare, medical centre in lockdown in Katikati, Bay of Plenty
“All children are safe and accounted for. Awaiting instructions from police. “Parents were asked not to call or…
New measles case linked to Wellington College, two main airports locations of interest
There are several locations of interest connected to the case. “The National Public Health Service is currently contact-tracing…
Non-bank sector in ASIC, RBA’s gaze as customers chasing property loans drift their way
The size and growth rate of Australia’s non-bank lenders are raising some analysts’ eyebrows. Incentivised by interest rate…
Cisco Innovation Exec Says These Skills Are Critical in AI Era
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Guy Diedrich, Cisco’s global innovation officer, based in Austin.…
Pharmacy settles lawsuit over counterfeit Ozempic sales
IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. KAYLA. THANKS. NEW AT SIX, A PHARMACY IN EASTERN IOWA ACCUSED OF SELLING COUNTERFEIT OZEMPIC…
Consumer confidence and lower interest rates driving mortgage activity
“The continued decline in the OCR is beginning to reshape New Zealand’s credit landscape, providing a much-needed boost…
Westpac’s profit jumps 13%, as it fattens its margins; CEO says average borrower is ahead on their mortgage repayments
The value of term deposits held by the bank fell by 2%, while transaction and savings deposits rose…
Term deposit rates keep dropping: What investors can do now – Mark Lister
Right now my bank is offering 3.45%, which is a 43% decline. That’s a hefty pay cut, if…