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Economist sees sting in the tail of RBNZ's rate cut
An economist says the Reserve Bank has succeeded in driving the New Zealand dollar down, but warns it could come at a big price. Audio
Dollar falls after OCR cut
The dollar has fallen 2% after the Reserve Bank cut the cost of borrowing and indicated more reductions may be needed. Audio
The Official Cash Rate decision
Patrick O'Meara reports on the Reserve Bank decision to cut the 'Official Cash Rate'. Audio
Reserve Bank decision today on OCR
The Reserve Bank will reveal its decisions on interest rate levels in just over two hours, and the Institute of Economic Research's Shadow Board says it's a line call whether the central bank will cut… Audio
Reserve Bank urged to look at capital weightings
The Reserve Bank also in that statement issued a warning about the high levels of debt in the dairy sector, saying this was a risk to the financial system. Audio
Bankers Assn doubts new rules will cool Auck property market
In a bid to cool Auckland's overheated housing market, investors will soon need a 30 percent deposit before they can get a bank loan. Audio
RBNZ wants to rein in Auckland's property investors
The Reserve Bank says reining in property investors is critical in cooling Auckland's overheated housing market. Audio
Reserve Bank confident of tougher restrictions
The Reserve Bank is confident that tougher lending restrictions for Auckland's property investors will help cool Auckland's overheated housing market. Audio
Playing Favourites with Girol Karacaoglu
Chief Economist and Deputy Secretary, Macroenomic, International and Economic Research, at the New Zealand Treasury. Audio
Australian economy slowing, says economist
The Reserve Bank of Australia has dropped its official cash rate to a record low of 2-percent; prompting further questions about why New Zealand isn't doing the same. Audio
RBNZ is unlikely to raise the OCR as housing demand continues
Economists say the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut the offical cash rate before the end of the year, unless something is done to cool Auckland's over-heated housing market. Audio
Economists expect OCR to remain on hold
Economists expect the Reserve Bank to signal that it may cut the official cash rate this year when it issues an update on Thursday. Audio
RBNZ more likely to cut rates, not hike.
The Reserve Bank says it's prepared to cut interest rates if there are signs demand is weakening, as it keeps a watchful eye on near-zero inflation. Audio
Building and Housing Minister on Reserve Bank's housing warning
In latest developments Labour leader Andrew Little now says what is needed is an LVR specifically for property investors in Auckland. Nick Smith, Building and Housing Minister, responds. Audio
Reserve Bank urging Govt to tackle Auckland housing crisis
The Reserve Bank is also urging Auckland Council to get involved. Audio
Government being questioned over 'housing crisis'
The Reserve Bank has challenged the government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
Capital gains tax could 'drive prices higher' - PwC
The Reserve Bank has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging the Government to take a fresh look at a capital gains tax on housing. Audio
Andrew Little on Reserve Bank warnings
Labour's Leader, Andrew Little, says the Reserve Bank has given its most scathing criticism yet that the government isn't pulling its weight. Audio
Reserve Bank to tackle houses again?
An economist says the Reserve Bank may have to open its tool box yet again to counter what he's picking will be another 10 percent rise in Auckland house prices this year. Audio
RBNZ calls for comment on how to define mortgages to investors
The Reserve Bank is inviting comment on how to define mortgages to residential property investors, with a view to imposing greater capital requirements for such loans. Audio
