COMMENT: Boardroom conversation is an art form for some and a learned skill for others.

The gap between housing supply and demand in New Zealand is growing by 40 homes a day.

Supporters of a bill seeking to legislate for domestic violence leave are urging for it to be sent to select committee, saying victim's lives depend on it.

New Zealand's big banks need to become simpler, smaller and better in tune with their customers to survive the big challenges facing

Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler is expected to move his lips when he delivers his Monetary Policy statement on Thursday, but not much else.

The word "holiday" gives the wrong impression that it's something good.

COMMENT: The sale of UDC Finance continues a disturbing trend over the past 30 years.

COMMENT: Governance cannot be that bad, given the growing interest in directorships from many individuals.

Carrying a wallet full of credit and debit cards may soon be a thing of the past as more consumers sign up to pay-by-phone technology.

The deal is subject to various approvals and is expected to be completed late in the second half of the year.

Wall Street set the tone for the Asian trading session

Telling the story of New Zealand's sustainable production system and naturalness will be critical in a world of increased competition

ANZ Bank New Zealand's UDC finance unit has posted a record annual profit, driven by booming car sales and strong growth in forestry, transport and construction.

Tougher times in banking mean 5000 ANZ staff will miss out on an $800 share bonus this year.

New Zealand business confidence fell in November as pessimistic manufacturers offset upbeat farmers, construction firms and service companies.

Getting a home loan may get more difficult and more expensive in the next year, says ANZ CEO David Hisco.

Heartland Bank has told investors that it remains interested in buying asset finance company UDC from ANZ Bank, describing it as an

Rising employment, low inflation and a recovery in the dairy sector point to robust economic growth.

Stress tests show it would take an extraordinary series of events for New Zealand's banks to fail, Rob O'Neill reports.

For the second year running, ANZ has been named the supreme winner of the YWCA Equal Pay Awards.

CEO warns there could be more hits to come as the business looks to further restructuring.

ANZ - the country's largest bank - has announced a 13 per cent drop in net profits to $1.54 billion for the year to September 30 . The

This NZ town only has four houses to rent.

In a major backwards step for its overseas operations, ANZ has struck a deal to sell off its retail and wealth operations across Asia.

A delay at ANZ's deceased estates department is costing grieving families thousands as they struggle to pay funeral costs.

Finance company could be sold within a year, according to rating agency Standard and Poor's.

Pumpkin Patch staff fear for their jobs as clothing retailer struggles to find answers for its bank.

Staff at clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch say they were unaware of the company's situation this morning.

Despite another quarter of low inflation New Zealand does not need to worry about deflation hurting economic growth, ANZ senior economist

New Zealand banks paid out nearly $450,000 in the last year to settle disputes with their customers.