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Keith Rankin Analysis – Sliding New Zealand Dollar?

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October 5, 2026

Keith Rankin writes; The declines in the last six weeks might be the start of a bigger depreciation; this is especially so in the sense that its not politically viable for the RBNZ to push interest rates up to the five-percent level which would be required for New Zealand to outcompete on interest rates the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, for floating international money.

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No off-season for copper thieves

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Inspector Peter Cooper, Area Commander – Canterbury Rural:  Police have identified an emerging series of thefts involving the removal of copper cabling from centre pivot and lateral irrigation systems throughout North Canterbury.  Our enquiries have identified 12 occurrences across Swannanoa, West Eyreton, Fernside, Oxford and Darfield.  Current reported losses…

Update: Search for Braydon Hepworth

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Source: New Zealand Police Christchurch Police have executed a number of search warrants in the Linwood and Edgeware today in relation to the disappearance of 21-year-old Braydon Hepworth. Our enquiries to date suggest Braydon is no longer alive. As part of our investigation, Police has previously conducted a scene examination at an England Street address…

Tracked and traced . . . to court

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Source: New Zealand Police Police have tracked down two people who will front court today after an aggravated robbery in Stanmore Bay overnight. Three teenagers were walking along Brightside Road just after midnight when they were confronted by two people who allegedly made threats towards them. Acting Detective Inspector Megan Goldie, Waitematā CIB, says the…

Fatal house fire, Wharekaho, Thames-Coromandel

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter One person has died after a house fire in Wharekaho overnight.  Emergency services were called to the Wharekaho Road address about 2.25am today, Thursday 8 October.  The body of a person was later discovered inside the address.  A second person, who raised the alarm, escaped…

House fire, Wharekaho

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Senior Sergeant Chris Painter A scene examination will begin today following a house fire in Wharekaho overnight.  Emergency services were called to the Wharekaho Road address about 2.25am today, Thursday 8 October.  An occupant raised the alarm and is being provided with support.  A scene guard remained in place…

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