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Banking customers speak up about experiences
A union representing banking workers is demanding a royal commission into New Zealand's banks and the tactics they use on customers. The Reserve Bank and the Financial Markets Authority have told the… Audio
Retailers unhappy with bank fees
Retailers are adding their voice to the chorus of criticism of the banking industry. The Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank have told banks to prove they're not behaving unethically. And the… Audio
Grant Robertson discusses Reserve Bank changes
The Reserve Bank now has a new set of riding instructions, and must think about maximising employment as well as keeping inflation low. On Monday Finance Minister Grant Robertson and the new governor… Audio
Govt gives RBNZ biggest shakeup in 30 years
The government has started the biggest shake up to the Reserve Bank in nearly 30 years with a new mandate and a new structure for setting interest rates.
RBNZ holds benchmark rate steady
The Reserve Bank stuck to the script and held its cash rate unchanged at a record low 1.75 percent for a ninth consecutive review. Audio
RBNZ points fingers at CBL directors and executives
The Reserve Bank says it and other regulators will look at the actions of directors and executives of the embattled insurance group CBL. Audio
NZ dollars falls in unexpected inflation rate drop
Inflation pressures have unexpectedly slowed as cheaper food, cars and appliances all but offset more expensive petrol and housing costs.
Adrian Orr appointed as Reserve Bank governor
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the new central bank governor Adrian Orr has the experience to lead the Reserve Bank through a period of change. He takes up the role in March. Video, Audio
Adrian Orr appointed Reserve Bank Governor
The chief executive of the Superfund, Adrian Orr, has been appointed as the new Reserve Bank Governor.
Reserve Bank will ease lending restrictions
Banks will be allowed to have up to 15 percent of their lending to buyers with a deposit of less than 20 percent, while investors will need a 35 percent instead of 40 percent currently. Audio
LVR easing to have marginal effect - economist
The easing in Reserve Bank lending restrictions on home buyers is likely to have only a marginal effect on the housing market. Audio
Loan-to-value ratios to ease in January
The Reserve Bank will adjust LVR restrictions from 1 January.
Reserve Bank moves on lending restrictions
Kathryn talks with RNZ's Economics Correspondent, Patrick O'Meara as the Reserve Bank signals whether it will ease lending restrictions for first home buyers. Audio
RBNZ holds cash rate steady at 1.75 pct
The Reserve Bank has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 1-point-75 percent. Audio
Expanded RBNZ mandate no big deal
The government is moving quickly to change the way the Reserve Bank makes its decisions. Audio
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 1.75%
The Reserve Bank has kept its benchmark interest rate at 1.75 percent, as expected.
Reserve Bank head defends record in last public speech
The outgoing head of the Reserve Bank has given a solid defence of his policies over the past five years, and says there should be no rush to ease housing loan rules.
Marginal improvement for renters in Auckland
New figures show a slight improvement in the economic conditions for renters and first-time buyers.
Lifting LVR limit will hurt first home-buyers - ex-RBNZ economist
Former Reserve Bank economist Kirdan Lees is warning first home-buyers could suffer if Loan to Value ratios are lifted. He joins us with the Property Institute's chief executive Ashley Church. Audio
PM sends signal to Reserve Bank over mortgage rules
Bill English has strongly signalled he'd like the central bank to review the restrictive loan-to-value rules designed to cool the housing market.