Banking and financeBanking competition inquiry: MPs struggle to identify silver bullet solutionsMajor work on loosening capital rules and part-privatising Kiwibank already under way. 22 Aug 01:52 AM
PremiumBanking and financeChallenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line Kiwibank's annual net profit has fallen on the back of a weaker economy. 20 Aug 09:41 PM
PremiumPropertyConstruction sector loses 16,000 jobs in two yearsNew report says the sector employed 310,000 people in 2024 but that has fallen to 294,000.19 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceInsurance premium growth to finally abate – if not fallA soft insurance market is beneficial for businesses in particular.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumBanking and financeASB profit growth stalls as it hires more people, puts millions aside for breaches13 Aug 03:02 AM
PremiumEconomyAdrian Orr’s Reserve Bank hiring spree unwound; 1 in 4 jobs proposed to be cut12 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumBusinessGovt, healthcare and bank staff passwords for sale on dark web – security expert05 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBorrowers hold off locking in mortgage rates for longer termsOne-year mortgage rates are rising in popularity.05 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNotorious conman who scammed NZ tycoon jailed after 14-year manhuntAhsan Ali Syed finally faces justice for his elaborate advance-fee fraud.02 Aug 12:08 AM
TourismSouthern Cross fined $1.1m for misleading discount claimsDiscounts were applied only to base premiums, not entire premiums.30 Jul 11:19 PM
Banking and financeGovt moves to part-privatise KiwibankWill investors be able to sell their shares to foreigners?29 Jul 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentInvestment manager Milford Funds boosts dividend despite profit dipPerformance fees dropped sharply from $84m to $1m in 2025.29 Jul 10:00 PM
Banking and financeHere's how you might get $20k from your bankCashback incentives ranged from $3000 to $20,000 for refinancing homeowners.29 Jul 09:13 PM
Interest ratesBank-hopping among mortgage holders hits record highBroker warns borrowers often realise the grass isn't always greener on the other side.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac warns of multimillion-dollar 'subscription trap'The bank blocked $25m in recurring subscription charges.22 Jul 11:24 PM
Banking and financeCommerce Commission dismisses farmers' complaint against banksCompetition watchdog says Net-Zero Banking Alliance isn't anti-competitive. 21 Jul 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeASB says no to $300m legal settlement; Winston Peters weighs inANZ declined similar settlement proposal earlier in the week.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Misguided stunt': ANZ declines $300m legal settlement offer David Seymour gets involved.16 Jul 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraReserve Bank's employee benefits: Gold standard or pretty standard?ANALYSIS: $800 for a home office, $500 wellness allowance and 15 days' wellness leave.16 Jul 03:00 AM
Interest ratesLower interest rates, more money printing - RBNZ considers response to ageing populationWill NZ's central bank go down the path of the Bank of Japan?14 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Firepower to help': Small business lender raises $200m capital for new loans The funds will support financing in sectors like construction and healthcare.14 Jul 03:00 AM
Banking and financeRishi Sunak returns to Wall Street bank he joined as internHis pay will go to his charity, the Richmond Project.09 Jul 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWatercare secures $3.4b debt facility, largest for NZ corporateSecuring the bank debt marks Watercare's financial independence.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
SharesFormer CFO of failed insurer CBL to pay $1.2m for continuous disclosure breachesCarden Mulholland’s actions were described as 'serious and far-reaching'.26 Jun 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt accused of doing billion-dollar backroom deal with banksLawyer accuses Government of poor law-making process. 26 Jun 04:00 AM
TechnologyXero to acquire US platform Melio in $4.1b dealAccounting software firm Xero plans to buy Melio for US$2.5b. 24 Jun 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law changeBanks are to benefit from the controversial decision.24 Jun 04:00 AM
BusinessHouse prices to be 20% lower in real terms by mid-2030s - forecastHouse prices will be 20% lower in real terms by the mid-2030s than in 2021.18 Jun 08:42 PM
BusinessMajor banks halt over-counter deposits into others' accountsANZ stopped accepting deposits into others' accounts last year.15 Jun 07:37 PM
Interest ratesFinal big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cutWestpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.12 Jun 05:52 AM
