BusinessWestpac cuts home loan rates, one-year special falls to 4.49%The bank’s five-year special rate is also cut, now sitting at 4.99%.02 Oct 06:25 AM
WorldTrump bid to oust Fed governor delayed by top court until 2026Lisa Cook is the first black woman to serve on the Fed’s governing board.01 Oct 06:02 PM
New ZealandAnother bank drops fixed home loan rate below 4.5% ahead of OCR decisionANZ's rate drop comes a day after BNZ cut its fixed home loan rates. 01 Oct 05:05 AM
BusinessAn extra $2400 in the back pocket? Major bank makes big rate cutBNZ's rate drop comes ahead of next week's OCR decision.29 Sep 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLiquidator seeks buyer for failed Auckland food business, with 35 jobs on the lineGourmet pies, cakes and savouries made by companies hit by a combination of events. 28 Sep 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: NZ boardrooms are holding the economy backThe OECD warns weak boardroom skills are stifling innovation and growth.28 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartless swine': Auckland JP and accountant admits role in $1.8m fraudSharma said he never met the victims but had contracts to invest their money in Bitcoin.27 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: $3000 surprise – How to get back what you are owedOPINION: Victims must keep bank and contact details current to receive repayments.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan tries to 'punish' ASB bank with a $5m claim for its allegedly 'deceitful' actionsBut the court said his claim was trivial, frivolous and an improper use of its time.26 Sep 07:00 AM
Kahu‘We need someone to believe in us’: Scheme tackles Māori home ownership barriersIf trends continue, almost all Māori could be renters by 2061, an ANZ report warns. 25 Sep 08:39 PM
EconomyBank offers $4000 to help with renovations as borrower faces forced sale Nearly 40% of the 5882 cases received last year by the banking ombudsman involved scams.24 Sep 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Governor, new era but don't expect big changes to interest rate outlookNZ's first female Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman, brings a formidable CV to the role.24 Sep 04:10 AM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'23 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Is NZ still the Wild West when it comes to financial consumer protections?OPINION: Kiwibank customers must wait until 2026 for deposit protection in crises.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: My father wants to buy a rental property at 69. Should he?OPINION: Getting a mortgage at that age could be difficult.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateBehind the eight ball: Banks call for sharper Reserve Bank cutsPressure is mounting on the Reserve Bank to cut rates sooner after poor GDP data.18 Sep 05:08 AM
Official Cash RateNew member appointed to Reserve Bank committee that sets the OCRAgribusiness exec Hayley Gourley has been appointed as a Monetary Policy Committee member.18 Sep 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Alarming US public debt means NZ Government should be more prudentOPINION: Net interest charges reached US$934b in 11 months, more than defence.17 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCryptoVanishing act: Liquidators still searching for boss of collapsed Auckland crypto firm two years onGood news, bad news for customers of failed cryptocurrency exchange.17 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBanking watchdog releases ruling after ANZ staff helped customer send $250k to scammersThe victim claimed ANZ was negligent.15 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessClients of former financial advisor David McEwen urged to check bank statementsThe financial watchdog says it received complaints about suspected unauthorised payments.15 Sep 02:22 AM
Banking and financeANZ agrees to record A$240m fine for widespread misconduct in AustraliaRegulator says ANZ has betrayed the trust of Australians.14 Sep 11:42 PM
WorldEpstein brokered billion pound deal with Lord MandelsonEmails show Epstein arranged meetings between Mandelson and JP Morgan.10 Sep 01:21 AM
BusinessANZ axeing 3500 jobs in Australia but no major cuts planned in NZANZ Group said a restructure of the business is expected to cost A$560 million ($622m).09 Sep 02:58 AM
BusinessANZ to pay $3.25m after overcharging customers millions in interest and feesThe country's largest bank was found to have breached fair dealing laws on two occasions.07 Sep 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Who is covered in the new depositor compensation schemeOPINION: There hasn't been much coverage of the new scheme, which took effect on July 1.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Significant value for money concerns': Treasury unleashes at RBNZ for 50% funding increase requestNew details emerge of negotiations between departments.05 Sep 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Please delete immediately': NBR warns of Mike McRoberts scam emailThe Financial Markets Authority warned in August about scammers using deepfake videos.04 Sep 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Banks didn't pass on the full OCR cut ... is that fair?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Sep 04:40 AM
BusinessFinancial screws tighten with 2000 more Kiwis falling behind on debt paymentsBut a silver lining as mortgage arrears improve as interest rates drop.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy a Swiss bank has invested in NZ wealth managementA Swiss bank CEO sees an opportunity for New Zealand as the wealthy seek diversification.01 Sep 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Cut the spin, Nicola Willis and Reserve BankOPINION: Why the Finance Minister should have done more to push for transparency.01 Sep 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to spot financial scams targeting Kiwi investorsOPINION: Scammers are using images of well-known Kiwi financial experts in online scams.30 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWestpac NZ boss Catherine McGrath on the burden of banking and why big profits aren’t necessarily a bad thing - Money TalksWestpac's Catherine McGrath on career choices, the importance of banking and big profit. 29 Aug 05:00 PM
