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NZ notches first rate hike since 2023 with more to come

New Zealand's continuing economic recovery has helped convince the central bank to raise the official cash rate to 2.5 per cent, as expected by economists.

AAP · Jul 8

Soaring fuel costs prompt New Zealand subsidy

About 150,000 New Zealand families will receive a $50 weekly rebate as the government looks to offset the soaring cost of fuel.

AAP · Mar 24

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand's fledgling economic revival, confirmed by fresh GDP figures, is at risk as supply chain disruptions push up inflation.

AAP · Mar 19

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Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins

New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.

AAP · Feb 18

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

Power, rent, rates drives NZ inflation up

Headline inflation in New Zealand has eked up again to three per cent, its highest level in more than a year.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

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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

New Zealand’s Central Bank Plans for Digital Future with XRP Playing a Major Role

New Zealand's financial system faces a dramatic shake-up. The Reserve Bank is exploring a new digital currency, which is bringing renewed attention to established cryptocurrencies. This article analyzes just how XRP fits into the country's financial future.

inkl · Oct 3, 2025

NZ economy shrinks, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts

A sharper-than-expected contraction in the New Zealand economy has fuelled expectations of a higher interest rate cut in October.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

New Zealand rate pause mirrors Aussie inflation caution

The central banks of both New Zealand and Australia have kept their official cash rates on hold despite walking vastly different paths since the pandemic.

AAP · Jul 9, 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

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

New Zealand cuts cash rate by 50bp to 3.75 per cent

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opted for another cut to the official cash rate, which has now lost 175 basis points since August.

AAP · Feb 19, 2025

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AAP · Feb 4, 2025

New Zealand unemployment rate climbs to 5.1 per cent

New Zealand's opposition has blamed Chris Luxon's government for job losses after the country's unemployment rate reached 5.1 per cent.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Economic gloom prompts RBNZ into 50bp cash rate cut

For the first time in more than four years, New Zealand has a lower official cash rate than Australia's.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

New Zealand inflation plummets to 2.2 per cent

A huge fall in offshore prices has brought inflation back to 2.2 per cent in New Zealand.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

'Double-whammy, double-happy': RBNZ cuts OCR by 50bps

The official cash rate in New Zealand is now 4.75 per cent, after a double-strength 50 basis point cut by the central bank.

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AAP · Oct 8, 2024

Single or double? NZ's Reserve Bank considers cuts

Markets are pricing in a 50 basis point cut to New Zealand's official cash rate ahead of the Reserve Bank's decision this week.

AAP · Sep 18, 2024

'Miserable' GDP result as New Zealand shrinks again

New Zealand's economy has shrunk for the fifth time in the past seven quarters, with an 0.2 per cent contraction in the period to June.

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Fresh recession fears in NZ as central bank cuts rates

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes the country is in recession, as it moves to cut the official cash rate to 5.25 per cent.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Forecasts and hopes for New Zealand rates cut

New Zealand mortgage-holders could finally see relief to high interest rates, with the Reserve Bank considering near-term cuts.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

NZ inflation drops to 3.3 per cent, below expectations

To the relief of mortgage holders, headline inflation has fallen to 3.3 per cent in New Zealand, within sight of the Reserve Bank's target band.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

NZ Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 5.5 pct

New Zealand mortgage-holders could see relief by year's end, with Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr saying high interest rates are easing inflation.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024

Hold expected for latest NZ central bank review

New Zealand's Reserve Bank has been tipped to hold rates at 5.5 per cent at its latest review of monetary policy this week.

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