Reserve Bank keeps cash rate steady as early recovery takes shape
Inflation at 3.1% in 2025 is now tipped to drop back into the 1-3% band. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Artificial intelligence: New Zealand needs to embrace AI tools to know what is happening with the economy now – Richard Prebble
OPINION: An AI tool, NZ Prosperity Live, nowcasts how the economy is performing daily. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Official Cash Rate: New Reserve Bank Governor keeps OCR on hold at 2.25%
The bank said the economy was at an early stage in its recovery. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Oceania and Bupa expand retirement villages as Metlifecare reportedly eyeing sharemarket return
New village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings. Source: NZ Herald Business News
In Lower Hutt, a half-tonne magnet levitates – a key step toward an era of clean, super-abundant nuclear fusion energy
Government is backing start-up with $35m. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map being pieced together
Mapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Bitcoin slump: Is it too risky for your KiwiSaver? – Generate Wealth Weekly
OPINION: How bitcoin's crash tests its place in long-term KiwiSaver portfolios. Source: NZ Herald Business News
RBNZ to reveal path for rate rises … here’s why we shouldn’t panic – Inside Economics
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news. Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZ sharemarket falls for third day ahead of RBNZ rate decision – Market close
The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,031.62 – shedding 86.29 points or 0.66%. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Tech Vault ‘Ponzi’ scheme busted, liquidator says elderly woman with dementia among cold-calling victims
A liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers. Source: NZ Herald Business News