The Reserve Bank today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 5.50%. Here's what the bank said.

One mortgage boss kicking against any rise in the OCR is Squirrel boss David Cunningham, who says there is still a world of pain to come for Kiwi homeowners – that includes investors.

Will reversing no-cause terminations be the solution to removing anti-social tenants?

Households continue to feel glum about the housing market with 15.8% concerned about missing a mortgage payment and 15.5% worried about missing rent in the next three months, an RBNZ survey shows.

FMA head of investment management moves to Public Trust.

In the current tough market, with record low dwelling sales and low business and consumer confidence, it's important to recognise the challenges we're facing. However, it's also crucial to look forward and identify the opportunities that will arise as $170 billion mortgages come off their fixed rates in the next 12 months.

An Auckland company director has been jailed after he stopped paying tax deductions from his workers to Inland Revenue.

AIA makes a new appointment to led its distribution partnership with ASB.

As a property owner, it's important to ensure that your investment is managed efficiently and effectively.

Residential real estate is a key part of New Zealand’s household wealth.

Betashares, which has more than $27 billion in funds under management, is launching five funds in New Zealand.

Avanti Finance has appointed a chief risk officer to ensure compliance with regulations and legislation.

As the Reserve Bank continues its consultation on new debt-to-income ratios to be in its toolbox by March next year, it’s latest data show mortgage borrowers taking on less debt.

Partners Life is making a renewed effort to persuade insurance advisers to start using its Evince online tool to aid the advice process.