Big four banks lift mortgage rates from Friday: What you’ll pay
Frustrated mortgage holders will officially pay more interest on their home loans starting on Friday, as the major…
Gisborne rates: Report finds residential bills relatively affordable by household income
The assessment did not consider value for money, asset values or non-taxable income such as accommodation supplements. Gisborne’s…
Library closures, pool charges and Te Papa funding cuts proposed as Wellington City Council prepares for rates capping
“There will be others [who] would want to see the council slash and burn down to the ground.”…
Listen to The Country: Cameron Bagrie on interest rates, inflation and fuel
Scott Mackereth We catch up with the winner, alongside his wife Stacey, of the Share Farmers of the…
Retail figures: Spending falls in September as consumers cope with rising petrol prices, interest rates, bad weather
“Petrol prices jumped sharply in mid-September. Spending through Paymark at fuel outlets was running 35% ahead of year…
NRL grand final player ratings: Naufahu Whyte stands tall among Kiwi players in decider
Was kept quiet, but came up with some huge plays by continually defusing the Knights’ short dropouts. Won…
Leading economist Warren Hogan warns Australia needs to decide between lower government spending now or financial crisis later
A top economist has warned interest rates could continue to go “up and up” throughout 2027 if government…
Inside Economics: If the economy still sucks, why is the RBNZ hiking rates?
My understanding is that interest rate increases are designed to slow the economy and thereby slow inflation increases.…
Warriors v Knights player ratings: Taine Tuaupiki excellent a returning stars provide impact
3. Ali Leiataua – 4 Had some nice moments, but probably didn’t execute enough opportunities with plenty of…
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…
KiwiSaver: Political parties back growth but differ on contribution rates – Greg Smith
Research by Deloitte has found that, for a member with a $35,000 balance, KiwiSaver’s median total fee was…
Interest rates: Banks pass on more OCR increase to borrowers than savers, FMA data show
The Co-operative Bank passed on slightly more. Banks had also increased their fixed home loan rates. On-call savings…