Dominick Stephens

It's expected the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates this morning, at a time when major central banks are likely to leave the cost of borrowing on hold for some time. Audio

A senior bank economist says the latest numbers from the Real Estate Institute show beyond doubt that the market is slowing. Audio

How soaring housing prices in Auckland are affecting the rest of the country. Simon Mercep in discussion with the chief executive of the Real Estate Institute, Helen O’Sullivan; Westpac chief… Audio

Retailers are being told they shouldn't expect a spending boost despite a surge in consumer confidence. Audio

The Reserve Bank will announce its latest interest rate decision in just under half an hour. Audio

A survey of the housing market has revealed a drop in the number of first time home buyers - but commentators are divided about whether it was caused by changes to lending rules. Audio

Joining us now to discuss the likelihood of a sudden interest rates jump are the ANZ chief economist, Cameron Bagrie, and the chief economist at Westpac, Dominick Stephens. Audio

A Parliamentary inquiry into manufacturing spells out an alternative economic approach to revive the sector, but is being snubbed by the Government which says opposition parties are trying to… Audio

Consumer confidence has surged to its highest level in nearly three years - as people throw caution to the wind and start spending again. Audio

Interest rates are expected to remain low for the immediate future but getting a mortgage could become more difficult. Audio

Unemployment has spiked, led by a drop in jobs in Canterbury. Audio

Economists say the Budget's forecasts for economic growth are too optimistic. Audio

Opposition parties, some economic forecasters, and the government's own coalition partner are casting doubts on whether the government will be able to stick to its plan for a return to surplus by 2014… Audio

Consumer confidence has plummeted as the reality of the ongoing European debt crisis sinks in. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence index fell 11 points to 101 in the three months to… Audio

The Government would have to bear the full brunt of the cost of another major natural disaster, as the coffers at the Earthquake Commission are now bare. Audio

Figures from the Electoral Enrolment Centre records just over 71 thousand Canterbury voters have changed their electorates since February 22. The bulk of those have moved within the region but 26,113… Audio

Economists are warning the high New Zealand dollar could stay at its current record levels for at least the remainder of this year. Audio

Economists expect the cost of borrowing will rise later this year on the back of better than expected growth figures out yesterday. Audio

The Government has achieved its immediate aim for the Budget - avoiding a credit rating downgrade that could have pushed up the country's borrowing costs. Audio

The Opposition is accusing the Government of a slash-and-burn approach to spending, in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake. Prime Minister John Key says he wants no new spending in this year's… Audio