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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

The only way is up for NZ cash rate

Mortgage holders in New Zealand are bracing themselves for another cash-rate hit from the Reserve Bank.

AAP · May 24, 2022