Winston Peters campaigns on minimum wage growth of at least inflation rate
Peters had already commented on this during last month’s kingmaker’s debate, when he said the tax credit boost…
Infratil sees CDC’s value reduced amid rate rises, Firmus palaver
Investors have become acclimatised to quarter after quarter of valuation increases, often running to hundreds of millions over…
Why is the NZ dollar falling? The interest rate gap and sluggish economy
The exchange rate that gets all the attention is the one against the US dollar, and at just…
Weak NZ dollar, high oil prices pile on pressure as RBNZ’s OCR call nears
While it’s bad news for those planning an overseas trip and importers, a lower kiwi can help the…
NZ’s murder capital? Auckland City homicide rate highest in the country, police data shows
Geographically, Auckland City is the smallest of the 12 police districts. On the numbers alone, Counties Manukau and…
3 Reasons Investors Should Be Ready for Bond Market Sell-Off to Worsen
Rising long-term bond yields are once again pestering stocks, and BNP Paribas says it’s only going to get…
Mortgage pain: ANZ picks three more rate hikes by March
Liam Dann Business Editor at Large·NZ Herald· 21 Sep, 2026 04:56 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to…
How the surging cost of going out is changing American life
Movie tickets have stayed more on pace with inflation, but costs are sometimes far higher than average in…
Westpac home loan rates: Two-year rate to drop as other rates rise
The planned changes come as rising geopolitical tensions cause wholesale rates to surge, Westpac NZ’s product, sustainability and…
US Federal Reserve rate hike: How it could affect New Zealand markets – Stock Takes
Salt Funds managing director Matt Goodson said it was “not so much the hike” but the 12-0 vote…
US Federal Reserve raises interest rate 25 basis points in first hike since 2023
“While uncertainty remains elevated owing, in part, to geopolitical developments, domestic spending has been resilient,” it said. “Productivity…
Reserve Bank assistant governor Karen Silk resigns before the end of her term; two vacancies now need filling on powerful OCR committee
The Reserve Bank is working on making an interim appointment to the committee. Permanent appointments won’t be made…