ASB is dropping the CBA name as it seeks to double its market share in the institutional and corporate banking sector.

ANZ National bank's local profit climbed in the year to September 30 as it cut its expectations for loan defaults, while the value of its late loans almost doubled.

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Homes are at their most affordable in six years - apart from in Auckland, where the average weekly mortgage is more than $570 a week.

The Government is claiming credit for low price rises, saying people have more money in their pockets on the back on low inflation and increasing wages.

New Kiwibank head Paul Brock is urging potential first home buyers not to be spooked and to go out and buy, so long as they can afford to.