Craig Ebert

The BNZ Business New Zealand latest monthly survey shows manufacturing activity fell for the first time in nearly a year. Audio

Ratings agency Standard and amp; Poors says the leaky buildings saga may have to be factored into New Zealand's future creditworthiness. Audio

The Minister of Finance has no plans to loosen the purse strings, despite an improvement in the latest set of accounts. Audio

The outlook of improving prices for dairy products, meat, and wood is being tempered by seemingly unrealistic assumptions the value of the dollar . Audio

There are signs the anticipated boost to the economy, from more people coming into the country than leaving, may be on the wane. Audio

The Bank of New Zealand's Craig Ebert predicts the deficit will keep rising before it comes down again. Audio

The BNZ says houses are up to 30 percent overvalued, and expects prices to fall by at least 10 percent this year alone. Audio