BDBDBanking and financeDollar at 8-year high against AussieThe Kiwi dollar climbed to a new eight-year high after weak Aussie jobs data highlighted divergent interest rate outlooks between the neighbouring economies.16 Jan 08:17 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar hits 8-year high against AussieThe New Zealand dollar touched an eight-year against its trans-Tasman counterpart ahead of Australia employment figures.15 Jan 08:05 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains after weak US jobs figuresThe NZ dollar gained after weaker than expected US employment figures on Friday sapped optimism over the pace of the Fed's plans to scale back its asset purchase programme.12 Jan 07:50 PM
Banking and financeBanks eye low-deposit loansBanks are showing more interest in making low-deposit home loans after cutting back hard before Christmas, but it is mainly investors who are taking advantage.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeAverage house price hits $700kAuckland's average house price rose to a record in December as property values benefited from a lack of supply heading into summer.07 Jan 10:55 PM
Banking and financeBernanke tips stronger year for USFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has predicted a stronger year for the US economy in 2014.05 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeEnglish: Housing inflation coolingThe rampant house price inflation which has pushed the dream of home ownership out of reach for thousands of New Zealanders is probably over, says English.17 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessWatchdog signals action against banks over rural swap contractsThree banks facing potential legal action from the competition watchdog over their sale of interest rate swap contracts to farmers say they will continue to co-operate with the commission.17 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwi Income Property Trust stake for saleAn 8.6 per cent stake in giant listed landlord and Sylvia Park owner Kiwi Income Property Trust is now in play.16 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeNational house prices up againNational house prices rose $17,475 last month to reach a $425k median. But are falling sales numbers a sign that new loan rules are starting to bite? (with new infographic)10 Dec 10:30 PM
Banking and financeBuilders welcome loan backdownThe construction sector has welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to exempt new home builds from low deposit loan restrictions, but one economist has warned of the dangers of watering down the policy.10 Dec 01:15 AM
