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Good, bad or meaningless? We knew unemployment data would be weird but it still surprised.
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The big ugly number due today - and what it will tell us
Unemployment will look ugly, but the true picture requires a deeper dive into the data.
What led police to release photos of suspected Wilson Parking card skimmer
Skimming fraud hits hospital ticket machines, investigation underway.
Mortgage wars: Big bank cuts interest rates for low-deposit home-loan borrowers
Low equity borrowers will now be able to access special rates.
NZ banks expected to weather Covid-19 storm but risks remain
But risks remain from the pandemic lasting longer and delays in a vaccine.
NZ banks' credit losses to rise to 12x 2019 level - S&P
A contracting economy and rising unemployment will affect banks' asset quality metrics.
The end of face-to-face banking? Covid lockdown hastens branch closures
More than 30 branches have closed since March 26.
Bank profits dropped 20pc in March quarter, full impact still to be revealed
A significant increase in impaired assets has dragged down bank profits.
ASB customers demand branches reopen, bank defends
'Branch teams are currently dealing with mammoth task' - ASB's Craig Sims.
How one Kiwi company went from LA award-winner to receivership
The once award-winning business owes $7.3 million.
GDP data to show economy on its way into recession
We get a first look at the Covid-19's economic effect with 1st quarter GDP data this week
Banks stopped selling controversial insurance product
Only Kiwibank still sells the insurance product.
Mortgage wars should spark boost to lending
Mortgage lending was slashed to about half of normal levels last month due to Covid-19.
Jenny Ruth: RBNZ's awkward about-face on bank capital rules
The new bank capital rules have been deferred until July 1 next year.
Like Y2K again: Banks get ready for negative interest rates
Banks have to check everything from their legal documents to technology systems.
New record low: ASB hits back in mortgage war with 2.69% rate
Major bank cuts mortgage rate to new low.
ASB to phase out use of cheques
Kiwibank stopped accepting cheques in February, and Inland Revenue and ACC in March.
Working from home goes on for thousands of corporate workers
It'll be a slow return to the office for many of those working for corporates.
What bank bosses want to see in Budget 2020
What do bank bosses want to see in the Budget to help business?
S&P expects NZ banks' Covid-19 losses to peak at $4.7b
Similar comments made about Australia's four major banks, which own NZ's 'big four'.
Mortgage wars: Record low - banks cut rates to less than 3 per cent
The is the first time interest rates have dipped below 3 per cent.
Job crunch: How bad will unemployment get?
New data on Wednesday will show unemployment on the rise. How bad it gets is not yet clear
NZ banks defend Covid-19 response after criticism
NZs banks have 'blown the chance' to show customers they care during the crisis.
Some banks increasing branch opening hours under alert level 3
Some banks are increasing branch hours while others are making no change under level 3.
Economy back up to 80% under alert level 3, bank boss predicts
Banks charge low rates on government-backed business finance lending.
Could next season's milk price be better than thought?
Not everyone is gloomy about next season's milk price.
ASB banking glitch sees cards declined at supermarkets
'I went to get my groceries and my card was declined, I can't even check my balance.'
Food, fuel and wages: What Covid economy will do to cost of living
Today's inflation data will show wage and price rises, but economists say it can't last.
New numbers show Kiwis rushing to banks for mortgage help
The number of New Zealanders seeking help from their bank to pay the mortgage has surged.
Banks get credit rating downgrade on tough economy
Tougher economic conditions has seen Fitch lower Australian bank ratings by one notch
Coronavirus: 10,000 plus Kiwis seek home-loan relief
Thousands of people have asked about taking a home-loan holiday.
Bank call centres overloaded, customers complain of two-hour wait
Banks are still working through details of the government's six month mortgage relief.