
Higher mortgage rates give Reserve Bank 'bit of breathing space'
Paul Conway would've considered an OCR hike last week if market conditions were different.
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
OPINION: NZ Super is a core part of New Zealand's social contract.
S&P Global Ratings wary of how long it's taking to get the books back to surplus.
Treasury sees impact of conflict being temporary.
Inland Revenue will brief tax experts just hours after the Budget release.
OPINION: Treasury is expected to delay the return to economic growth by about a year.
ANALYSIS: Nicola Willis will try to prevent NZ's finances from worsening in the Budget.
A negotiation expert says trying not to seem 'greedy' can cost you dearly.
OPINION: Services like Uber Eats upsell 'priority' to fix delays you already pay for.
OPINION: Should younger generations be so pessimistic about the future of Super?
ANALYSIS: Party reckons rating agencies will be fine with the Govt taking out more debt.
Reserve Bank's Household Expectations Survey shows deteriorating outlook.
Critics argue expanding Kiwibank with private capital would be a better option.
New Zealand Government 10-year bond yields have climbed to about 4.7%.
New Zealanders owe $9.5 billion in overdue tax and the IRD is losing patience.
Younger Kiwis don't want pre-war classic cars. They'd rather own a JDM or a Mustang.
The OECD says 'immediate action' is needed to restore energy resilience and affordability.
OPINION: From 2026, financial education will be compulsory in schools to Year 11.
'Significant fiscal constraints' restrict Govt's ability to inject capital into the bank.
OPINION: Fewer than one in four Kiwis got professional financial advice in the past year.
Crown accounts for the nine months to March are faintly better than forecast.
Cheap rates can still create cashflow pain and long-term debt problems
OPINION: Social media came for my last career. Will AI claim my next?
OPINION: If you borrow money and also have investments, you are borrowing to invest.
Agency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.
Activity increased by about 30% over the past year.
OPINION: Global shares hit records in April despite oil spiking above US$120 a barrel.
ANZ is considering appealing the High Court decision.
OPINION: Company tax settings risk hollowing out New Zealand's mid-market firms.
Watchdog says it will approach finance firm three years after millions of licences stolen.