Jarrod Kerr

Consumers paying higher prices at the fuel pump and more in rent have helped edge up inflation in line with market expectations. Audio

Heard of the lipstick indicator? What about the cardboard box index? Nikki Mandow grabs a Big Mac and investigates some of our more bizarre economic indicators. Audio

New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ has reported a smaller half year profit with a slowing housing market and intense competition for lending contributing to the fall. Audio

The latest labour market numbers are a mixed bag - showing the number of people out of work has dropped but also indicating fewer jobs are being created. Audio

Some employees are making the most of an unusual calendar alignment that will see them with ten days off work over Easter and Anzac Day but others say they'll be the ones picking up the slack. Workers… Audio

The Reserve Bank has held its cash rate steady at 1.75 percent and issued a statement that was similar to its August decision. Audio

Profits for the main NZ banks dip in first quarter. Softer real estate market may prompt LVR easing. Inflation still in check means low rates for longer. Financial markets mildly positive.  Audio

Consumer inflation has perked up in the past few months on the back of higher housing and fuel costs. Audio