Official Cash RateWhy can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.25 Sep 11:24 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon's crack at ANZ boss over capital gains tax supportAntonia Watson said she believed taxing investment properties at point of sale was fair.25 Sep 05:16 AM
Banking and finance‘Time has arrived’ for capital gains tax, says ANZ boss Antonia WatsonWatson made clear she was opposed to any tax on unrealised gains.24 Sep 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businessesStaff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.18 Sep 08:29 PM
KahuANZ staff embrace te reo Māori: Over 1200 participate in language coursesANZ Bank's te reo Māori strategy is telling16 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePonsonby’s Chapel Bar & Bistro: Who is claiming money, how much is owedList of creditors just released shows IRD, bank, food and drink suppliers are owed money.04 Sep 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The economy sucks – why is business confidence so high?OPINION: Business optimism has surged, despite the recession and rising unemployment.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts biteCafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.31 Aug 12:11 AM
EntertainmentWhy Coast radio stars are taking on ex-Silver Ferns in netball matchRadio stars and Olympians hit the court for charity. 'No bullet passes' from Carrington.29 Aug 04:32 AM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence soars to highest in a decade – ANZANZ chief economist: 'Things are looking up, albeit from a pretty dark place.'29 Aug 01:56 AM
New ZealandANZ customers experiencing difficulties with card transactionsThe issue is only impacting online and fuel purchases.25 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors keyOPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeComCom banking report due out – how will the Govt respond?What's already been said and done to improve banking competition.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMajor bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'Homeowners are the big winners as banks scramble to offer competitive rates.19 Aug 01:26 AM
Banking and financeMortgage war? Banks competing hard to win customersSome rates have eased in anticipation of the Reserve Bank lowering the official cash rate.02 Aug 01:23 AM
Banking and financeComCom to consult Australian regulators on impact of ANZ bond probeMonopoly Watch director Tex Edwards calls for ComCom to delay its final banking report.01 Aug 09:37 PM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."31 Jul 01:55 AM
Banking and financeANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fallThree aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.30 Jul 05:16 AM
Banking and finance‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounceInflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.25 Jul 10:51 PM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates againThe bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.24 Jul 03:39 AM
Banking and financeMore home loan rate cuts – if you can get themRate relief may take time to filter through to households.22 Jul 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFMA 'considering' two more complaints over Govt bond salesThe regulator says it has received six complaints about market manipulation.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAnti-scam cop show actor was convicted for 'penny stock' fraudActor showed remorse for fraud and is working for a good cause, ANZ says.18 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInflation fall puts October rate cut on the cards - ASBAs the inflation rate drops close to the target range, calls for early cuts are growing.17 Jul 05:00 AM
TalanoaWorld Bank throws lifeline to Pacific islandsAn exodus of Western banks prompts concern that China could fill the vacuum.14 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data outConsumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands sign up for Jobseeker benefit; data points to more job lossesOver 2000 more people went on the Jobseeker benefit in May.09 Jul 10:25 PM
New Zealand'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammersPolice are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and finance‘The medicine is working’: ANZ business outlook shows good progress in inflation fightANZ Business Outlook shows confidence down but lower price and cost expectations.27 Jun 01:53 AM
Banking and finance'Significant falls' in interest rates may lie ahead – ANZANZ has downgraded its expectations for house price growth this year.26 Jun 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLiam Dann: Recession or not, economic downturn will get worse before it gets betterKey parts of the economy are crashing while population growth flatters the headlines.20 Jun 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateClaims NZ bank manipulated govt bond sale, costing taxpayer $33mThe complaint centred on the pricing of govt bonds issued in August 2022.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Don't waste a recession - now's the time for sweeping deregulationOPINION: Coalition has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make sweeping deregulations.18 Jun 05:00 PM
