PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArchitectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppressionThe designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Interest ratesMore mortgage rates tumble after OCR cutAnother major bank has cut its fixed-term rates.21 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving graceOPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?02 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessBNZ cuts home loan fixed ratesBNZ makes triple rates cut after competitors did the same.21 Jan 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBNZ licks wounds after organic grocer’s demiseThe liquidators have revealed the organic grocer owes over $1 million to BNZ.13 Jan 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBluestone Home Loans sold to ASX-listed Challenger for $597mChallenger told Bluestone clients with direct debits that nothing would change for them.05 Jan 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTen most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest yearValue of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.17 Dec 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'It will not be the end' – Gloriavale CEO responds to BNZ closing accountsGovt declines request to put statutory manager in place to manage Gloriavale's finances.12 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleBNZ CEO admits denying sex toy brand an account was wrong call'We didn’t get it right and we need to fix it.'11 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeGloriavale risks closure after court allows BNZ to shut its accountsTwo-year legal dispute over BNZ's bid to ditch Gloriavale ends.09 Dec 04:30 AM
Lifestyle'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loansOPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgradeAuditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.20 Nov 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness28-level Auckland office tower half-empty: Why?'Wouldn’t say it is a ghost tower: it's poised to take advantage of improving conditions.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWill falling interest rates weaken bank profits? BNZ boss weighs inDan Huggins: Banks' abilities to cut deposit rates are limited in a competitive market.07 Nov 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBNZ among those to lose money from boat company collapseUnsecured debt holders face being wiped out following boat firesale.23 Oct 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium NZ golf brand retailer in liquidation after two yearsA tough year for retailers as another company goes into liquidation.22 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTwo major banks make big cuts to home loan ratesMore relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.14 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandBNZ online services back running after second outage in two daysMore than 350 people have reported issues with BNZ's services on the website Downdetector.12 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandBNZ Mobile app, online banking running again: Thousands of customers report errorMore than 600 people reported an issue with their BNZ app on the Downdetector website.12 Oct 06:35 AM
Banking and financeBanks set date to introduce key anti-scam measure, reimbursement question still hangingWatchdog says it's 'shameful' banks took so long to introduce confirmation of payee tech.10 Oct 01:05 AM
Official Cash RateASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decisionBanks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.08 Oct 09:27 PM
KahuOptions for whānau to build on Māori freehold landBNZ’s standard home criteria can secure a home loan for housing on Māori owned land08 Oct 07:29 PM
Banking and financeBNZ trims mortgage rates after US Fed decisionThe move came after the Fed kicked off a new era of monetary policy easing.18 Sep 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFamily-owned Tauranga motorhome business goes into liquidation owing $400kThe Tauranga-based company sells and repairs recreational vehicles and caravans.18 Sep 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
Banking and financeWellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts biteCafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.31 Aug 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amountReceivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.30 Aug 12:24 AM
Banking and financeBNZ predicts 7% increase in house prices by 2025 amid falling interest ratesPrices will be flat this year but increase 7% next year, bank economist says.27 Aug 05:19 AM