The Latest Breaking News from Reserve Bank of New Zealand

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

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

Week ahead: Investors brace for a major trade war as China retaliates

The week’s focus will be on any tariff updates from the Trump administration and retaliatory measures from other economies. Additionally, US and Chinese inflation data, as well as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s rate decision, will be in the spotlight for financial markets.

Euronews · Apr 7, 2025

The cost of living is surging, so why will the RBA add to it by raising interest rates?

The Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to start raising interest rates next Tuesday. But why would it add increased interest costs to household budgets at a time when Australians are struggling with a surging cost of living? Michael Janda explains the economics behind it.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

NZD/USD: positively placed ahead of the RBNZ

Economists widely expect the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to hike its overnight cash rate by 25 bps for a third consecutive time on Wednesday. Whether or not the central bank’s decision holds any surprises doesn’t detract from what ultimately could prove a positive technical setup for NZD/USD further…

Benzinga · Feb 22, 2022