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Live updates: Reserve Bank to make Official Cash Rate decision
Economists are split on whether further cuts are needed to the Official Cash Rate of 3.25%

Going out for breakfast shouldn’t break the bank, say pop-up eatery pair
The aim is to offer breakfast and coffee for the “unfeasibly low” price of under $20, says Jo Bro’s Burgers and MARGY’s co-owner.

Big money changes impacting your KiwiSaver, savings account, and even grocery bill
OPINION: There’s been plenty happening in the money world lately, from cuts to your KiwiSaver, to boosted protection for your savings in the bank.

Mutual insurance returns to market
South African-based insurer PPS Mutual has been granted a licence to operate in New Zealand by the prudential regulator the Reserve Bank.

Lower interest rates, more money printing; Reserve Bank considers ageing population response
Will NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?

Little growth for the rest of this year expected
Advisers already under pressure over bank turnaround times and the rising number of mortgage applications can expect more of the same as house prices flatten.

Are we headed for '2020s stagflation'?
Conflict in the Middle East could lead to increased prices for New Zealanders and inflation headaches for the Reserve Bank, even while the economy remains weak.

RBNZ expects 4.5% house price growth in 2025
The Reserve Bank is expecting house prices in New Zealand to rise about 4.5% this year but that’s a much more modest increase than has been the case historically, according to RBNZ assistant governor for money Karen Silk.

Major bank cuts home loan rates ahead of OCR
The reductions appeared modest, but were prompt, coming a day ahead of the Reserve Bank’s decision.

New Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations rising
The Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.

New app makes loan agreements easier and cheaper
Drawing up a house deposit loan agreement from the bank of mum and dad has become easier with a New Zealand developed app launched only a few months ago.

Momentum Life gets new owners
DCG Invest acquires Momentum Life from Blue Inc Group.

Couple take former Papamoa Beach home owner to court as she refuses to leave after mortgagee sale
The woman said she was trying to negotiate with the bank and didn't consent to the sale.

Bank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record high as loan terms remain short
Broker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
Orr previously supported the fund's formation with strategic advice.

OCR decision: Reserve Bank keeps Official Cash Rate on hold at 3.25%
Economists are divided over the Reserve Bank's next move.

Kiwi co-founders of new fintech startup have had a phenomenal 2025
A fateful conversation last led two pals to come up with tandym, a platform which helps facilitate groups who want to invest together.

What exactly does a venture capital investor bring to your startup besides funding?
WNT Ventures is on the hunt for more startups to invest in and talks about how it works with early stage deep tech businesses and helps them scale.

RBNZ signals just two further OCR cuts this cycle
The Reserve Bank is signalling just two further cuts in the official cash rate (OCR) in the current cycle, with the OCR bottoming at 2.9% in the December quarter and remaining at that level through to the March quarter of 2027.