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'Prohibited': Kiwi sex toy company denied BNZ business account

'I would argue that gambling does more harm to society than selling vibrators.'

Nadine Higgins: How to navigate the low equity minefield in NZ home loans

OPINION: Low-deposit borrowers face higher rates as banks reflect greater lending risks.

'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade

Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.

28-level Auckland office tower half-empty: Why?

'Wouldn’t say it is a ghost tower: it's poised to take advantage of improving conditions.'

Will falling interest rates weaken bank profits? BNZ boss weighs in

Dan Huggins: Banks' abilities to cut deposit rates are limited in a competitive market.

BNZ among those to lose money from boat company collapse

Unsecured debt holders face being wiped out following boat firesale.

Premium NZ golf brand retailer in liquidation after two years

A tough year for retailers as another company goes into liquidation.

Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years

When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.

'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scam

The scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.

Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite

Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.

ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount

Receivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.

BNZ predicts 7% increase in house prices by 2025 amid falling interest rates

Prices will be flat this year but increase 7% next year, bank economist says.

BNZ trims mortgage rates again

The bank is making further cuts to its home loan rates.

Cambodian baker migrants fail to get order to stop BNZ selling Auckland home

BNZ became concerned that it made the loan based on false information presented to it.

Editorial: Boosting Kiwibank a no-brainer but finding right investors key

OPINION: Outside investors in Kiwibank will need to have the right priorities.

BNZ cuts rates for first-home buyers

Borrowers with less than 20% equity will be able to access standard rates.