The Latest Breaking News from Anna Breman

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

Rates on hold in New Zealand even as inflation grows

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opted not to lift the official cash rate beyond 2.25 per cent at its latest review.

AAP · Apr 8

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