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8 April 2026


OCR & interest rates update - April 2026

By John Bolton

Between conflicting concerns around global inflation, and the state of the New Zealand economy, the RBNZ's latest OCR decision was always going to be tough—but ultimately it held steady at 2.25%. Here's what that means for borrowers, and the outlook on rates from here as the oil crisis remains ongoing.

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13 April 2026


Rodney’s Ravings: Why the market may have got ahead of itself in boosting interest rates

By Rodney Dickens

As surging oil prices spark concern around the future of inflation, wholesale interest rates have responded quickly—tracking upwards in recent weeks. But according to Rodney Dickens, there's another side of the coin the markets have failed to consider, and they might have jumped the gun.

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The 7 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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Ranking New Zealand's best and worst savings accounts

By David Cunningham

Not all savings accounts are created equal, and it's worth knowing what all your options are so you can get set up with the one that best suits your savings goals. Here, we've pulled together a wrap-up of the different savings accounts available across New Zealand's main retail banks.

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