Reserve Bank
Rate cut unlikely to see lown-term lending rates change much
Lending banks were quick to pass on the RBNZ's rate cut to borrowers, with floating rates being reduced by the full amount and 12 month fixed rates by a smaller margin. Audio
RBNZ's Wheeler looking forward to Fed rate hike
So the next central bank cab off the rank will be the United States Federal Reserve which has a two day policy meeting next week. Audio
ASB says more cuts likely to be needed
But not everyone's convinced the Reserve Bank can put its feet up. Audio
RBNZ cuts OCR to record low 2.5%
Economists have been quick to call time on the Reserve Bank's easing cycle, and with a couple of exceptions, see the bank on the sidelines for the forseeable future. Audio
RBNZ calls on govt to boost capital spending
The Reserve Bank governor says the Government could loosen its purse strings and help generate a bit more much needed inflation. Audio
RBNZ expects to leave interest rates on hold for some time
The Reserve Bank governor, Graeme Wheeler, is expecting to leave interest rates at record lows for some time. Audio
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold
The Reserve Bank says weaker growth in the global economy may yet force its hand, and prompt it to cut interest rates again. Audio
RBNZ expected to cut OCR to record low 2.5%
Business and unions are expecting a cut in the cost of borrowing this morning. Audio
English not overly enthusiastic about new monetary policy idea
The Reserve Bank is a couple of hours away from delivering its last monetary statement of the year. Audio
Cut to interest rate expected this week
The Reserve Bank has its last look at interest rates for the year this week, with a broad expectation that it will deliver a quarter percentage point rate cut.
Reserve Bank told it's time for a new approach
The Reserve Bank is being told it's time for a new approach to monetary policy and it should it throw out its fixation with targetting inflation. Audio
NZIER economist suggests RBNZ ditches inflation targeting
The Reserve Bank should ditch its inflation targeting monetary policy and adopt a new approach that allows it to tackle the shocks the economy faces. Audio
RBNZ financial system worries little changed - ANZ Bank
An economist says it's possible that rising house prices outside of Auckland may prompt the Reserve Bank to take action to cool them down. Audio
Reserve Bank leaves interest rates at 2.75%
The Reserve Bank has left the cost of borrowing on hold at 2 point 75 percent - at least for now. Audio
Unchanged OCR no shock to farmers
An independent rural finance consultant says farmers were expecting the official cash rate to remain unchanged, even though they'd like it to be reduced.
OCR not expected to change when Reserve Bank reviews it
In just over an hour the Reserve Bank will review the cost of borrowing. It's not expected to change the official cash rate, but the central bank's governor Graeme Wheeler has said another cut is… Audio
OCR tipped to stay on hold this week
The Reserve Bank has its latest review of the official cash rate this Thursday and the expectations are the bank will hold the rate at 2.75 percent, after it cut by a quarter percentage point at each… Audio
Reflective RBNZ governor looks at more rate cuts
Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler has reaffirmed that at least one more interest rate cut is likely as he balances a weak international outlook against a slightly better domestic economy. Audio
Reserve Bank has room to flex muscle - economist
Meanwhile, an economist says the Reserve Bank has further room to flex its muscles to try and cool the Auckland housing market. Audio
RBNZ makes $624m surplus
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has had a bumper financial year, reporting a surplus of $624 million.
