The jobless rate rise to 5.3% in the September quarter is the highest since late 2016.
Persistent domestic inflation remains a worry, but the central bank confident inflation back in the band later this year.
Today’s latest business survey is in negative gear, which economists say screams out for a rate cut this year.
Two surveys out today paint a bleak picture for the economy, while OCR cuts could be brought forward.
Tough year ahead as manufacturing and construction activity pulls back amid higher interest rates for longer.
New Zealand’s economy expanded 0.2% in the March quarter, after a 0.1% contraction previously.
RBNZ's chief economist presents a path back to 2% inflation.
The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index fell 11 points in June to 82.2.
The Treasury says there is no single cause of, or silver bullet for, the country’s poor productivity.
Food prices rose at the lowest level in more than five years in year ended May, according to Stats NZ.