Fresh rate cut likely the last as NZ looks to recovery New Zealand hopes to strengthen its economy with a fresh rate cut while boosting business and consumer confidence in what could be the last move for a while. AAP · Nov 26, 2025
Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
RBNZ gives 'shock treatment' for lagging Kiwi economy The NZ dollar has fallen after central bank cut rates to 2.5 per cent, with hopes it will revive the Kiwi economy and the government's political fortunes. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
Reserve Bank of NZ cuts rates again as inflation falls The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the official cash rate to 3.25 per cent with some economists wanting it to fall further. AAP · May 28, 2025
Frugal Kiwi government takes axe to central bank budget The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is "redesigning" its operations after the government announced funding cuts of 25 per cent from July. AAP · Apr 16, 2025
Rates down again in New Zealand, now 3.5 per cent New Zealand's central bank has dropped rates for the fifth consecutive meeting, with the official cash rate now 3.5 per cent. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
NZ Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr quits unexpectedly New Zealand's top central banker, Adrian Orr, has left the post after seven years in the job and inflation back in the target band. AAP · Mar 5, 2025