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• Kiwibank Economists Warn of Reckless Rate Hikes as Recession Risks Loom

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Banking & Finance

  A sharp divide has emerged within the New Zealand banking sector over the Reserve Bank’s (RBNZ) upcoming interest rate decisions, with Kiwibank economists issuing a blunt warning a...

• Middle East Ceasefire Offers Glimmer of Hope as New Zealand Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  New Zealand motorists are facing unprecedented costs at the pump, with diesel prices eclipsing $4 per litre in several regions following a major global fuel crisis. While a recentl...

• New Zealand Card Spending Data Reveals 30% Surge In Monthly Fuel Bills As Consumers Pivot To Electric Vehicles

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  Data from New Zealand’s largest bank indicates that card spending at fuel stations jumped nearly 30 percent in March, driven almost entirely by rising costs rather than increased c...