Stories by Gyles Beckford

For the Reserve Bank this Wednesday, it could be second time lucky.

The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at a record low 0.25 percent because of uncertainty caused by the re-emergence of Covid-19 in the community and the subsequent lockdown.

The Reserve Bank looks set to deliver its first rise in the official cash rate in seven years on Wednesday.

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The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate at a record low 0.25 percent, but has taken a significant step towards eventual rate rises.

Economists are warning the tide is turning on rock bottom interest rates, bringing with it the prospect of higher debt costs for households and businesses.

The Reserve Bank is to get another weapon to combat a hot housing market and the threat it may pose to the financial system.

Analysis - The central bank will likely hold its official cash rate steady, and leave other key policies unchanged, Business Editor Gyles Beckford writes.

The faster and stronger economic rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic is allowing the government to spend more and borrow less.

The Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady, and reaffirmed easy money policies through the bond buying and funding for lending programmes.

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The fall in gross domestic product was driven by a weakening in commercial construction, retailing, and parts of the hospitality sector.

The dairy giant's profit was down more than 20 percent on last year's result, though that had been inflated by gains from asset sales.

New Zealand wants to drive the free and easy trade of Covid-19 vaccines and medical equipment between APEC members.

Meal maker My Food Bag has had a weak debut on the stock exchange.

The Reserve Bank is now required to consider the impact on housing when making monetary and financial policy decisions, Finance Minister Grant Robertson has announced.

The Reserve Bank has held the official cash rate steady, saying it is ready to keep monetary policy loose to support the economy.

The profits of the country's banks have fallen by more than a quarter over the past year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a fall in margins because of low interest rates and higher costs.

A multi-million dollar settlement is looming among power companies after the sector regulator confirmed consumers paid $70 million more than they needed to a year ago.

The New Zealand economy grew a record 14 percent in the three months ended September driven by surging consumer spending.

Analysis - The government is asking the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) to change from arsonist to firefighter in the housing market, RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford writes.

The Reserve Bank is set to unveil its latest weapon in the fight for cheap money and economic recovery from the pandemic.