NZ's first mobile wallet
NZ's first mobile wallet has been launched by technology company Semble in collaboration with national mobile operators and banks.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBank of New Zealand
BNZ customers lose airpoints, gain cash
Thousands of BNZ customers are set to lose the ability to earn airpoints on credit card transactions, though the bank is offering a new cash-back incentive.
Air NZ drops BNZ from airpoints
Air New Zealand is dropping BNZ in place of Westpac as its official Airpoints partner.
Keep cash rate on hold - shadow board
The monetary policy shadow board's advice to Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler is unchanged from six weeks ago - keep the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 per cent, with a cut the next best....
Banks relieved as proposal dropped
The major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank has decided to drop the 5+ proposal.
Home loan affordability improves
Home loans became more affordable last month, with the typical home buyer saving $30 per week on mortgage repayments compared to December.
Home loan demand drives bumper profits
New Zealand's banks had a bumper 2014, with home loan demand amid a booming property market helping to boost their combined profit by more than 20 per cent to a record $4.8 billion.
Banks need to lift their game: report
Banks will need to "reinvent themselves" if they want to keep increasing shareholder returns, according to a new report.
Kiwi climbs against euro, aussie
The New Zealand dollar pushed on to a 21-month high against the euro yesterday as the spectre of deflation swept through Europe's financial markets.
Factory sector keeps growing
New Zealand manufacturing activity eased from a 15-month high in November, while remaining in expansion for the 26th consecutive month, as production and new orders declined in the month.
Brian Fallow: Riding the dairy monster
A $6 billion drop in dairy farmers' incomes this season is a blow to the wider economy, no question, writes Brian Fallow. But it's not all bad.
Trinity tax architect fails to halt action
An architect of the Trinity forestry tax scheme has failed to convince the High Court to halt bankruptcy action against him.
NZ manufacturing sales rise
Manufacturing sales rose in the third quarter as an increase in output of metal building products offset a decline for both meat and dairy.
Herald Business Leader of the Year
Today we count down to the announcement of the Herald Business Leader of the Year. Here are the first of this year’s nominees. The winner will be named on Saturday.
BNZ moves to bankrupt Muir
An architect of the Trinity forestry tax scheme is facing bankruptcy action from the Bank of New Zealand over a guarantee he gave on debt.
Service sector remains in expansion
NZ's services sector expansion slowed from a month earlier, as economic growth moderated from a rapid to a more sustainable pace.
Banks' profits explode as bad debts go
Westpac NZ's record annual cash profit of $864m confirms a bumper year for the big banks. In fact, at $4.1b, that's almost $1000 for every man, woman and child in NZ.
BNZ confident dairy farmers can manage
Bank of New Zealand is watching dairy prices closely but has faith in farmers' ability to manage finances through dips in the commodities cycle, says chief executive Anthony Healy.
BNZ boss backs efforts to clean up polluted waterways
BNZ chief executive Anthony Healy has thrown his weight behind efforts to clean up New Zealand's polluted waterways.
NZ manufacturing picks up after brief mid-year lull
NZ manufacturing activity picked up in August, extending the period of expansion to two years, and pointing to more industrial production.
Westpac and BNZ to be served papers
Two of New Zealand's largest banks will this week be served court papers over claims they charged more than 41,600 customers unfair penalty fees.
Westpac nears release of 3D banking app
Westpac New Zealand says it is gearing up to release a world first banking app that will allow customers to view their account details in 3D.