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The bank's head of responsible investing decries climate debate's 'shrill, partisan' tone.
Budget 2022: Banks yet to get on board with Govt's Business Growth Fund
Details are thin on which banks would support it and how much they would put up.
Obituary: Westpac's change agent and former CEO dies
Harry Price was the bank's New Zealand chief executive from 1992 to 1999.
BNZ economist: Chances of recession 'rising by the day'
The chances of getting through this interest rate cycle with a "soft landing" are fading.
Westpac increases branch hours but closes 18 ATMs as cash use falls
Westpac NZ chief executive says it had a solid result in a fast-changing market.
Westpac half year cash profit up 9pc to $635m
The sale of its life insurance business gave a one-off gain of $126m.
Why BNZ says its customers can cope with rising interest rates
The Bank of New Zealand has released is half-year result.
ANZ CEO expects subdued home loan growth
But Antonia Watson sees signs of stronger business lending.
Young worker exodus predicted to leave big holes in finance sector
Some employers are offering higher KiwiSaver contributions or to pay for medical cover.
ANZ half year profit up 18 per cent to near $1.1 billion
ANZ NZ has released its half year result.
Watch: Larger house price falls possibility, Reserve Bank warns
The Reserve Bank has released its six-monthly report on NZ's financial stability.
Diana Clement: What's your excuse for not switching banks?
OPINION: It's easy, and the same goes for your KiwiSaver.
$400k gone: The 'sickening gut punch' when you learn you've been scammed
They thought they'd invested $400,000 at Westpac. Weeks later they learned it was a scam.
Mortgage wars: How to beat the banks at their own game
With tough new lending rules, here's how to give yourself the edge with the bank.
Watchdog faults bank after thousands drained from dead pensioner's account
'We felt that we have been unable to grieve for our mother.'
'Incredibly embarrassing': BNZ customers hit by second major outage in three days
In an update just after 7.40pm, BNZ said the issue has been resolved.
BNZ bank cards and internet banking back online after major outage
BNZ customers were unable to use ATM cards or access online banking services for hours.
Third bank increases mortgage rates after cash rate rise
The Reserve Bank increased the OCR from 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent yesterday.
Westpac ranks lowest bank for customer satisfaction
Just 52 per cent of those surveyed said they trusted their bank.
Profits under pressure: Dark clouds hanging over banking sector
December's quarter was a record but challenges are on the horizon.
Why are Kiwis so bad at managing their bank accounts?
Many miss loan payments and credit card bills.
Heartland to buy Australian livestock finance business
The deal is expected to add A$10-12 million a year to Heartland's bottom line.
Banks' handling of home loan applications stirs protests
Home lending complaints rose sharply in the last quarter of 2021.
Wirecard scandal: The case against chief executive Markus Braun
The billionaire has swapped private jets and mansions for a jail cell.
Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
Young family charged $10,000 interest on a $29,000 car loan
Community groups highlights the cases to lobby against diluted lending laws.
Blunt warning: Govt told new lending rules would hurt first-home buyers
Banks sent blunt warning that new lending laws would make banks more conservative.
Home loan applications sharply down, Kiwibank boss says
Chief executive says the "kitchen sink" has been thrown at the housing market.
Kiwibank profit up 16 per cent to $64m
The bank has announced it half-year result.
Mortgage rates set to rise further after RBNZ lifts cash rate
Property price growth could fall below 5 per cent this year, an economist says.
Bank turning down three times as many vehicle loan applicants after credit law change
Heartland Bank boss calls for clarity on credit law.
Strong lending growth boosts Heartland Group's profit
But the group warns tighter credit laws has slowed motor and home lending this year.