Mortgage wars: Another major bank cuts home loan rates as competition heats up
Kiwis can now get 5.99% six-month rates from three major banks.
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Spoof phone number used in scam to steal from bank customer.
TSB Bank speaks up about 'unequal capital requirements and regulation'
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Ernie Newman: Govt should be focused on fixing market failures
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'Given challenges, Auckland housing market came through the year in good shape.'
Bluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597m
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One Bay council pays over $20m a year in debt interest
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Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year
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How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules
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Online banking outage hits customers a day out from Christmas
Thousands of people have reported issues accessing their ANZ accounts.
Housing for hapū: families move into $20m Ōrākei housing development
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ProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas
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'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
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One killed, one critical in Coromandel incident, Kiwibank predicts growth | NZ Herald News Update
A 77yo man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an incident in Waiau, Coromandel yesterday. Kiwibank predicts growth in 2025, record migrant numbers leave NZ.
Syrian assets worth $190m frozen in Switzerland
But a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.
Editorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right direction
OPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.
BNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call
'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'
Jenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for now
OPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.
The ATMs that charge $2.50 (or more) for a withdrawal
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Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update
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Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation
The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.
Gloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accounts
Two-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.
Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition
Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’
Sir Richard Faull: From student to esteemed brain researcher
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Interest rates: Kiwibank cuts fixed mortgage rates, term deposits
The move follows other banks as longer-term rates creep lower.
'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account
'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'
Revolut applies for NZ banking licence
Fintech hopes licence will enable it to offer new products and enhance consumers' trust.
NZ house values fall for ninth consecutive month, unsold Auckland stock swells
Market in a holding pattern, not falling to any significant extent but not rising either.
Meta introduces anti-scam ad measure in Australia, where a A$50m fine is threatened, but not NZ
PLUS: Bayly nudges telcos, social media firms with new open letters.